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#73618 17-Dec-2010 17:07

Microsoft has released a new version of Security Essentials. This includes new features (but the next version will be even better).

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#419193 19-Dec-2010 21:01

thanks man, do we get it from the website? or does our client auto update?

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#419230 19-Dec-2010 22:44

It should auto update, but you can just visit www.microsoft.com/security and download it - it will update your current install.

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#423808 3-Jan-2011 21:05

I use MSE for all my pcs except Linux pcs (I wonder why? lol) its quick and easy to use but i hate how it limits the cpu usage to only 50% but you can change that if need to be. But i find it runs great same with Avast and Avira Antivirus except the popup window lol

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#424991 7-Jan-2011 15:48

i hate how it limits the cpu usage to only 50%

??

I use this as well but didnt know anything about CPU limiting?

Is this real or another internet myth?

If its real... please explain

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#424993 7-Jan-2011 16:05

MooPoo:
i hate how it limits the cpu usage to only 50%

??

I use this as well but didnt know anything about CPU limiting?

Is this real or another internet myth?

If its real... please explain

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#425000 7-Jan-2011 16:19

People complained Microsoft Security Essentials used up too much CPU during a full scan. Microsoft introduced a feature to allow user to limit how much CPU Microsoft Security Essentials use during a scan, and users complain about it.

"Haters are gonna hate"...

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#425028 7-Jan-2011 18:10

oh i see. thanks for showing me that.

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