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    MSE no, basic or advanced membership

    Discussion in 'Security and Anti-Virus Software' started by noobpad, Feb 8, 2011.

  1. noobpad

    noobpad Notebook Consultant

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    for MSE which do you choose and why
     
    noobpad, Feb 8, 2011
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  2. usapatriot

    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I use Basic. I don't feel as if I need MSE sending them too much information even though they say it will not be used for any nefarious purposes. I do believe sending MS some basic info with regards to detected viruses/trojans/spyware can make MSE better which is why I choose basic.
     
    usapatriot, Feb 8, 2011
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  3. Matt is Pro

    Matt is Pro I'm a PC, so?

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    I do the same for the same reasons.
     
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  4. noobpad

    noobpad Notebook Consultant

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    does opting for no membership exclude me from any form of security protection? The description provided seems like it is but i am not too sure,
     
    noobpad, Feb 8, 2011
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  5. JOSEA

    JOSEA NONE

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    JOSEA, Feb 8, 2011
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