After doing some downloads I got to say that I'm less then impressed with Microsoft anti virus software for windows8. Personality I'll be looking for something that works better. I always like to build my own security rather then some suite like Norton. I feel like windows security essentials did a better job then what windows defender is doing! I judging this by how easy it is to get infected, by experience.It will be interesting to see what works with windows8.

Cheers,
Just your everyday Joe overhard

There are many AV apps that seem to work. I personally have not had any problems with WD, but others may have other experience. Tm uses AVG 2013 (beta) I believe. Cat uses Eset I believe.

It's probably a matter of trial and error. I use WD and Malwarebytes Pro running in real time along with my S/W and H/W firewalls.

Ted,
You can't be using MSE on windows8. Are you using windows defender? Finding software that works with windows8 is going be trail and error I guess. If you check with a software company that you or I have used for years you get a song and dance when you contact them (at least some of them). My guess is that their out in the cold otherwise they would say YES IT Will Work With Windows8.

I use Avast I dumped AVG years ago. I also see it frequently mentioned in BSOD analysis of Windows 7. I'm not overly impressed with the MS product either. I also like to build my own security.
Joe

Originally Posted by overhard

Ted,
You cann't be using MSE on windows8. Are you using windows defender? Finding software that works with windows8 is going be trail and error I guess. If you check with a software company that you or I have used for years you get a song and dance when you contact them (at least some of them). My guess is that their out in the cold otherwise they would say YES IT Will Work With Windows8.

Yes, I noticed my error and corrected it, then read your post.

There have been problems reported with Avast and Win 8. It seems Avast was not updated to work properly with Win 8. Perhaps this has been fixed by now.

Well, the latest news out is that Microsoft Security Essentials is going to come as part of the Windows 8 operating system. Guess they are putting together a special edition for Windows 8 - I know when I tried to download and install it the install failed.

NO WAY in heck, would I or will I ever trust MS to protect My PC.
They can't even fix the security holes in I.E., and they've been working on that, like, forever.

Six months ago, AVG 2012 would not install on Win-8. But they fixed that, and today it's working great and is extremely stable.

AVG 2013 Beta....not so much. It's still in Beta, so like with so many Beta's, it has a few problems.
But I'll never condemn any company because one of their Betas has some problem. That's what Beta testing if all about, for those who don't have that figured out yet.

I have to rely on an AV program for myself and my hundreds of customers, that will get an update every day and then run a scan every day, because I can't trust my customers to do that stuff manually on a regular basis.
Since my own PC absolutely HAS to remain malware free, every minute of every day, I run an extensive "Package" of Anti-Malware software, over and above my "AVG 2012 Internet Security".

I know this will raise a few eyebrows, but on my main PC, running Windows XP-Pro-SP3, I run AVG 2012, Malware Bytes Pro, Trojan Hunter Pro, Super Anti-Spyware, Spybot Search & Destroy and Spyware Blaster.
AVG Pro and MalwareBytes Pro run concurrently, (side by side) without any problems.

My PC can even run all the scans at the same time without choking. It's amazing!

Go BIG or go Home!

TechnoMage

Originally Posted by golddust

Well, the latest news out is that Microsoft Security Essentials is going to come as part of the Windows 8 operating system. Guess they are putting together a special edition for Windows 8 - I know when I tried to download and install it the install failed.

MSE is already installed by default since Win 8 DP was released. It has been renamed Windows Defender (WD), but is NOT the same as the old WD app. It is an updated version of the MSE engine. I have had good luck with it.

And you are right, the Win 7 version MSE can not be installed on Win 8 RP or Win 8 when it is released.

Good Luck? That doesn't work, in the professional computer business.
So if you're going to be in this business, you have to do better than that! Eh?