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    Hi there, since MS started shipping Windows Defender in Vista as a comprehensive security measure to deal with malware. I guess Windows 8 will come with MSE.

    What do you think?

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    I doubt it. The EU will probably complain about it to much. Do not think Microsoft wants to go through that again.

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    I'm going to guess not. Too many people use third-party programs like Norton. You know those guys, they swear by the program they payed for and won't consider changing. Until people open up to using free alternatives, Microsoft would be adding another step for them. First they would need to remove MSE, then install the other.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jonathan King View Post
    I'm going to guess not. Too many people use third-party programs like Norton. You know those guys, they swear by the program they payed for and won't consider changing. Until people open up to using free alternatives, Microsoft would be adding another step for them. First they would need to remove MSE, then install the other.
    I think during the setup/installation phase of Windows they should allow you to install/not install Windows programs (such as IE, MSE, WLMessenger, WLMail, etc).

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    I barely trust Microsoft's security programs, dunno why but I think XP's Windows Firewall kinda set me off....

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    Quote Originally Posted by Prisoner View Post
    I barely trust Microsoft's security programs, dunno why but I think XP's Windows Firewall kinda set me off....
    I can't speak for XP, but I know MSE is very trustworthy. I use it as my only AV, and it has never let me down.

    I know others feel the same way. Give MSE a try! After all, it's free?

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    The comment about the EU is right on target. The EU is very consumer conscious and i doubt that MS would like to take them on again. My guess would be that the trend goes towards more configurability a la Windows Live Essentials. The odd thing here is that you can make a selection during the uninstall, but not during the install. That is logic backwards.

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    Yep, it will be an 'optional' add-on.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SmartEyeball View Post
    Yep, it will be an 'optional' add-on.
    +1 While the EU may prevent it from being included, I also think that it will be an option...

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    Maybe included in the Live Suite of products?

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