[ERR] Error concerning Win7 Security Center - Antivirus

Speccy
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Hello!

I would like to point out a possible error I found.

I am using Windows 7 Home Premium and have Microsoft Security Essentials installed and enabled.

Security Essentials work as an antivirus.

Windows Defender, as far as I know, doesn't even exist anymore (at least it's not supported).

But what I got from Speccy is:

Operating System
MS Windows 7 Home Premium 32-bit
Installation Date: 09 November 2010, 19:40
Serial Number: XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX
	Windows Security Center
		Firewall	Enabled
		Antivirus	Disabled
	Windows Defender
		Windows Defender	Disabled

...which I believe is not true...

Hope this helps.

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Windows Defender, as far as I know, doesn't even exist anymore (at least it's not supported).

Windows Defender is still supported for us who do not have MSSE installed and prefer to use other AVs. :)

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oops! :)

anyway, this doesn't change the actual Speccy prob... It should say Antivirus - Enabled.

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When you install Microsoft Security Essentials it automatically disables Windows Defender.

If you open your windows 7 control panel, Windows Defender will be listed there but if you open it it will say it is disabled.

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To get back on topic.

I too can confirm as a Windows 7 user (32bit), that Speccy (using v1.07.205) does NOT report antivirus status properly.

I have both Avast 5 (free home edition) and Ad-Aware Pro 9 and Speccy still reports antivirus as being disabled. Where-as Windows Security Center sees them just fine and reports antivirus as enabled.

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I too confirm

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Thanks, we'll have a look at this :)

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Having the same problem also.

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This is now Marked as a Known problem.

Please do not add +1s (aka me Toos) to it.

The Developers are looking into this issue.

Thank You,

NdC

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So I signed up for this forum for no good reason. :(

:) I'll get over it.

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So I signed up for this forum for no good reason. :(

:) I'll get over it.

A good sense of humour goes a long way in life Bryan!

Welcome to the forums :)

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I am also having similar problems speccy shows my antivirus as ad-aware but I no longer use it now, im running winxp pro sp3 with norton as my antivirus.

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I am also having similar problems speccy shows my antivirus as ad-aware but I no longer use it now, im running winxp pro sp3 with norton as my antivirus.

Please check you have no left over folders from the ad-aware uninstall.

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I realize you asked for no "me toos", but I would like to know if a solution was found for this problem? I am still having it

as of today. I have uptodate MSE installed.

Windows Security Center

User Account Control (UAC) Disabled

Firewall Enabled

Antivirus Disabled

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LOL I shoulda been better worded ;)

Please if you are posting +1/Me Too's Also post a link to your speccy publish.

As I also have the issue, and as I am aware the Developers are still looking into this:

http://speccy.piriform.com/results/0c06dkaDdZY1B6iJ0jWkl2k

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Confirmed for Speccy 1.09 as well with MSSE installed. Mine.

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Thanks, we are still looking at this :)