I would also like to add that I've used MSE since it's release, and while
it's initial release left much to be desired, Since Windows 7, it's been
terrific.
I have not been infected at all since it's installation, and if you're
getting that many infections, then maybe it's time you reviewed your
downloading habits, and your e-mail security settings. If you're careful
about what you download, and don't just download indiscriminately, there's
no reason why one would get a virus.
Keep in mind that I am talking viruses and not spyware or malware, as those
are more like tracking beacons and items that are used to track your usage
on the Internet, and those can't be caught just using one program. In order
to get complete results, one must use multiple malware and spyware detection
utilities because, as you may or may not know, there is no central database
of definitions in which to draw from, and so each company has their own list
of definitions.
Regardless of which, I don't think viruses are as rampant as these programs
would like us to believe, and with a modicum of caution and a once a week
scanning, one can avoid the hassles of viruses and their kin. Grins.
Hope this helps.
Scorpio
-----Original Message-----
From: Mike
Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2015 3:24 AM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] AVG 2016 Versus Microsoft Essentials
Neil,
I do not know what version of Windows that you are running, but MSE will not
on Windows 8 or later. However, prior to Windows 10, Windows Defender was
not secure enough to trust as your only antivirus program. In Windows 10
however, it has been upgraded, and is said to do a pretty good job. If you
are lookking for a free solution, there are scarcely few options out there.
I would recommend Vipre antivirus or Internet security, among the paid
antivirus programs, it does seem to be the most accessable and reliable
product out there. I believe that a 1 PC, 1 year license will run around
$40, how ever, a lifetime subscr iption only cost about 2 years worth of
subscr iptions. This can be used at no further cost for the life of your
computer, and if you have more than one computer, they offer a 3 PC license
and some larger ones. There is a tutorial on how to use McAfee with Jaws on
the Windows 10 and Jaws mailing list web page, and it sounds as if it could
also be very accessable, though I have no information of its cost. You would
be welcome on that list if you would like to subscribe and download the
tutorial. Good luck in your search.
Mike
mike122e...@comcast.net
-----Original Message-----
From: Neil Towery
Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2015 11:22 AM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: [JAWS-Users] AVG 2016 Versus Microsoft Essentials
Hello Gang:
About 2 weeks ago, a VA rep, with my permission, put AVG internet security
on my two computers. AVG assassinated JAWS. She recommended that it be
removed until "AVG gets their problem fixed."
By the way, when she installed AVG, she did not choose to make JAWS an
exception to AVG.
Her suggestion now is to install Microsoft Essentials, as the anti-virus
software.
I don't know one anti-virus software from another. I just know, in the
past, I have had AVG, without any problem.
Any recommendations between AVG and Microsoft Essentials?
Thanks a bunch. Neil
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