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Trouble Getting Microsoft Security Essentials to start when computer starts.

Discussion in 'Windows 7' started by BGBG, Jul 21, 2023.

  1. BGBG

    BGBG Registered Members

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    The Microsoft Security essentials does not automatically start and appear in tray lower right as it should and has. If I restart it does not appear like it used to. What to do? If open it, it says it is on and protecting. But tray keeps showing an X in internet connections yet I can connect and use internet. What is wrong?
     
    BGBG, Jul 21, 2023
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  3. BGBG

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    UhOh...Just read that support for MS Security Esentials ended for Windows 7 and if continue I need Windows 11. Now what to do?
     
    BGBG, Jul 21, 2023
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  4. BGBG

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    It started as usual today when turned on computer. (on tray 4th icon from left, green icon with checkmark).
     

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    BGBG, Jul 22, 2023
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  5. plodr

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    MS Security Essentials continues to have daily database updates for Windows 7. (We have it on four Windows 7 computers).
    Screenshot of computer I'm currently using.
    MSSE.jpg
     
    plodr, Jul 22, 2023
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  6. BGBG

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    Maybe it is OK now. Do not really want to get into new computers or destroying older ones. Or trying to upgrade.
     
    BGBG, Jul 22, 2023
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  7. BGBG

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    Still seems to be working as normal now. Unsure exactly WHY but I am happy with NORMALCY.
     
    BGBG, Jul 22, 2023
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