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Microsoft Security Essentials is not genuine now

I installed MSE on several machines months ago, and these are legit systems with legit keys. However, as of today MSE is complaining. Windows did not pass genuine validation. Security Essentials ...
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Error activating Microsoft Security Essentials

I'm installing MSE on a XP Professional SP3 PC. After the initial install and update, an error pops up: Microsoft Security Essentials cannot start real-time protection This operation has been ...
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Stopping Microsoft Security Essentials

This used to work. However after a recent Windows Update it is no longer possible neither to use net stop command nor the services applet to stop this service. It also seems not possible to use ...
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How do I set Microsoft Security Essentials to prompt me on what to do when it detects a virus or malware?

How do I set MSE to prompt me on what to do when it detects a virus or malware? It seems that MSE's real-time protection only allows a default automated option when it detects a virus or malware. In ...
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Manually uninstall Microsoft Security Essentials (error 8007066F when uninstalling)

When trying to uninstall Microsoft Security Essentials on Windows Vista x86 via Programs and Features, I got an error message, code 8007066F, with no description. How can I remove Security Essentials? ...
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Can/should I install Microsoft Security Essentials when I already have McAfee installed?

I have instructions to install Microsoft Security Essentials. The pc already has McAfee up and running. Should I install the Microsoft product too or do they do the same thing (firewall, email ...
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Zune crashes after startup

When I launch Zune software, it works fine for a few seconds and then crashes with a "Zune has encountered a problem and needs to close" error. How can I fix it? I am running a Windows 7 64-bit ...
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MSE v2.0.657.0 (latest) install error 0x80070643

I am having tremendous issues installing the latest version of MSE. The error dialog I am getting during the installation can be observed on the following image: OS: Windows XP Home Edition SP3 ...
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Should I install Microsoft Security Essentials on Windows 8 Developer Preview?

Does Windows 8 Developer Preview come pre-installed with anti-virus software? I'm testing Windows 8 on my laptop and it's running great; I just want to make sure it's secure. Should I install ...
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Why does Microsoft Security Essentials ask for a scan everytime I log on?

I have used MSE for some time now with great success. All of a sudden, starting 3 months ago or so, MSE calls for a scan every time I log on. It never used to do that and I am wondering why it does ...
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How can I stop Microsoft Security Essentials launching on startup?

Microsoft Security Essentials automatically installed/ran itself during our last Windows update. How can I turn it off? I don't want to uninstall it. I don't want it to run during startup. I don't ...
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Exactly how does MSE perform alongside the other paid AV suites? [closed]

Exactly how well does MSE perform alongside the other paid AV suites? I've noticed that Norton and Kaspersky had jacked up their prices - previously I had purchased KIS 2010 3 years for ~$110, but ...
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Does Microsoft Security Essentials automatically update to version 2?

I have Microsoft Security Essentials version 1. However it does not seem to be able to update to version 2. Do I have to download MSE v2 to get it?
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Making optional Windows update permanent

Is there a way I can selectively make some optional Windows updates permanent? In particular I'm looking to make the definition updates for Microsoft Security Essentials permanent. I'm using Windows ...
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Is there any way for all detected malware of type “HackTool” to be automatically allowed in Microsoft Security Essentials?

I research this sort of thing and don't really want it to be quarantining the hacking tools as malware, because they aren't really.
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How did my computer get compromised?

How is it possible that my up to date install of Windows 7 with UAC enabled and Microsoft Security Essentials running became compromised, seemingly in a website drive-by? I've run ostensibly the same ...
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How to get Microsoft Security Essentials to work through a proxy?

It only seems to work for me with a direct connect. And i cant find anywhere to set a proxy. Windows 7 64bit. As for why... we are in development network that is isolated from the organizations ...
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Difference between Malicious Software Removal Tool, WinDefender, Security Essentials?

What is the difference between these three products? Malicious Software Removal Tool Windows Defender Microsoft Security Essentials
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should I install Microsofts free antivirus offering or just stay with AVG free [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: Would Microsoft Security Essentials be adequate protection? Microsoft's free antivirus program, Security Essentials, became available for download from the company's ...
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Would Microsoft Security Essentials be adequate protection? [closed]

Is Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) adequate protection for my computer? What is the experience with this product? I found out about a comparison of AV Suites. MSE did VERY well. One that I ...