MSE 2 Final Released! part 2

Jacee

JavaRa will remove all old Java |MG| JavaRA 1.16 Beta Download

BTW ... I always do an 'offline' install when I manually update Java.
Instructions Updating Java:

• Download the latest version of Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 6.
• Scroll down to where it says "Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 6u24 allows end-users to run Java applications".
• Click the "Download" button to the right.
• Check the box that says: "Accept License Agreement".
• The page will refresh.
• Click on the link to download Windows Offline Installation with or without Multi-language and save to your desktop.
• Close any programs you may have running - especially your web browser.
• Go to Start > Control Panel double-click on Add/Remove programs and remove all older versions of Java.
• Check any item with Java Runtime Environment (JRE or J2SE) in the name.
• Click the Remove or Change/Remove button.
• Repeat as many times as necessary to remove each Java versions.
• Reboot your computer once all Java components are removed.
• Then from your desktop double-click on jre-6u24-windows-i586-p.exe to install the newest version.

sygnus21

�� Quote: Originally Posted by Tatletz

�� Quote: Originally Posted by sygnus21

Did anyone else get a MSE warning about their Jave add-on being a trojan????

I got one yesterday....

Attachment 144741

I also had the same notifications awhile back as posted here - MSE 2 Final Released!. I cleaned those files out just to be safe and all was good for awhile, even with Java installed - until yesterday.

Is MSE giving false positive on these???

Thanks.

Yes it happened to me too about 2 days ago. I just let it clean this "trojan" and then reinstalled the latast Java version. Obviously a false positive.

Thanks for the feedback. Yeah I thinking it's a false positive.

�� Quote: Originally Posted by Jacee

JavaRa will remove all old Java |MG| JavaRA 1.16 Beta Download

BTW ... I always do an 'offline' install when I manually update Java.

Instructions Updating Java:

Thank you jacee. Will bookmark your post

Jacee

You're most welcome sygnus21

oreo27

�� Quote: Originally Posted by Jacee

JavaRa will remove all old Java |MG| JavaRA 1.16 Beta Download

BTW ... I always do an 'offline' install when I manually update Java.
Instructions Updating Java:

• Download the latest version of Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 6.
• Scroll down to where it says "Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 6u24 allows end-users to run Java applications".
• Click the "Download" button to the right.
• Check the box that says: "Accept License Agreement".
• The page will refresh.
• Click on the link to download Windows Offline Installation with or without Multi-language and save to your desktop.
• Close any programs you may have running - especially your web browser.
• Go to Start > Control Panel double-click on Add/Remove programs and remove all older versions of Java.
• Check any item with Java Runtime Environment (JRE or J2SE) in the name.
• Click the Remove or Change/Remove button.
• Repeat as many times as necessary to remove each Java versions.
• Reboot your computer once all Java components are removed.
• Then from your desktop double-click on jre-6u24-windows-i586-p.exe to install the newest version.

Maybe the reason why I'm not getting the Java false positive is because I always download and update my Java client through the offline installer and not the built-in update tool.

Good to know.

Tatletz

Just wondering, do one need to install Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as supposedly an additional protection or MSE 2.0 alone is enough.
From MSE download page:
"Microsoft Security Essentials provides real-time protection for your home or small business PC that guards against viruses, spyware, and other malicious software"

Thank you guys!

Cato

I have Malwarebytes installed along with Microsoft Security Essentials, as do a lot of others on this forum. I run MSE everyday and Malwarebytes at least once a week.

It's small, non-intrusive, and in my mind it keeps MSE honest.

sygnus21

I've always just run one AV at a time. Anyway all I have installed is MSE.

oreo27

�� Quote: Originally Posted by Tatletz

Just wondering, do one need to install Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as supposedly an additional protection or MSE 2.0 alone is enough.
From MSE download page:
"Microsoft Security Essentials provides real-time protection for your home or small business PC that guards against viruses, spyware, and other malicious software"

Thank you guys!

I have it installed as well. I used to run a paid version of ESET on my desktop until it expired. I then went to Avira for my protection and saw that it was quite good with detection but had a lot of false positives as well.

After I switched to MSE, i found a good deal of balance between protection of obtrusiveness. I keep Malwarebytes as a backup and peace of mind.

Tatletz

Thanks guys,
I've installed MBAM few hours ago and so far so good. Seems to be working well with MSE, but looks like IE9 is loading a bit slower(could be my imagination)

oreo27

�� Quote: Originally Posted by Tatletz

Thanks guys,
I've installed MBAM few hours ago and so far so good. Seems to be working well with MSE, but looks like IE9 is loading a bit slower(could be my imagination)

As a personal preference, I did disable the network protection from MBAM and MSE because I think that my router's firewall and the Windows firewall are more than enough protection.

Maybe this will help speed things up.

peegee15

you can use the program side by side with other AV or firewall products. works well.

abu46

how can i stop MSE from auto updating the virus definitions??

i cannot see an option in the setting of MSE, nor can i find a scheduled task in the task manager

i also have windows update services turned to manual but MSE always auto updates definition at noon

StalkeR

This should help you

abu46

but i dont want scheduled scans, and without that this option will be useless

sygnus21

�� Quote: Originally Posted by abu46

but i dont want scheduled scans, and without that this option will be useless

I'm sorry but perhaps I missed something......



There are check boxes to turn off both updates and scheduled scans.

abu46

correct but as soon as you uncheck the scheduled scan option, all the other options (incl. update) are greyed out.

so i believe if i unckeck the update optiom and then uncheck the scheduled scan option, it will have no effect

1Bowtie

My question is WHY would you NOT want the latest definitions for your spyware checker with all the viruses out there that are being updated all the time. Better to be safer than sorry.

noobvious

�� Quote: Originally Posted by 1Bowtie

My question is WHY would you NOT want the latest definitions for your spyware checker with all the viruses out there that are being updated all the time. Better to be safer than sorry.

Good point ! and advice

StalkeR

�� Quote: Originally Posted by abu46

how can i stop MSE from auto updating the virus definitions??

i cannot see an option in the setting of MSE, nor can i find a scheduled task in the task manager

i also have windows update services turned to manual but MSE always auto updates definition at noon

Guest

I don't understand why you want to do that... Anyway I don't know what else to tell you about that.

1Bowtie

Thanks Ciara

abu46

There is a reason why Antivirus SW like Avast, Avira etc. Have an manual update option.

Regarding why I need this option in MSE is that I am on a slow and limited download internet plan and only visit trusted sites MSE or Avast (used before MSE) has never detected a threat on my system in months.


comeon mods why did you edit my post, was just beginning to have a good round with our aussie friend here

wilywombat

Understand your reason why you would prefer to avoid auto update due to service limitation but it only takes one trojan to get through and steal your bank details etc...... The guys here are giving you best advice based on their experiences, you CAN ignore them if you want to, that is your prerogative.. but it would be like driving the wrong way up a one way street....

abu46

you are probably right......
thnx

Tatletz

Well, lets get it right. Automatic updates will not consume much of your limited monthly allowance, they are typically about few megabytes(depends on the product) so your usage is not really affected. If you disable it, then your next step could be reinstalling your system, following a virus party. When you want to disable something regarding your av then read what others posted.