My sister has got a new computer with Windows 7
She wants to get Microsoft office and Virus protection
Any bargain out there?
Microsoft Office and Virus Protection
Raz on 18/05/2011 - 09:59
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h4lcyon,
Does the microsoft security essentials protect for spyware and firewall- not sure if I got the terms right but my sister downloads some cartoons for the kids.
Would the microsoft be ok for her? The fact that is free is wonderful
For sure, I occasionally do builds for friends and family, and now prefer MSE because it's pretty good, free and non-intrusive.
Win7 firewall is OK at blocking dodgy incoming connections, and MSE has built in network traffic inspection.
As LLama said below, just install open office - just as good and free.
Don't think that just because something is free it's crap, in most instances the asking price for software is based on brand trust.
hi h4lcyon,
Thanx for the great info. Sis is gonna use microsft. how to get open office??
Press the download dropdown menu
OpenOffice has NOTHING to do with Microsoft though(so not created by them or anything)
hi h4lcyon,
Thanx for the great info. Sis is gonna use microsft. how to get open office??
Yep - Microsoft Security Essentials has replaced the paid AV on all my machines now.
You can get Open Office for free… full compatible with M$ Office at a lower (free) price.
Hi ozhunter,
Unfortunately she is not a student. Any other options for a young mum with 2 kiddies?
Hi ozhunter,
Unfortunately she is not a student. Any other options for a young mum with 2 kiddies?
for AV just use : http://www.microsoft.com/en-au/security_essentials/default.a… - it's free :)