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    So, I bought Windows Home Server 2011 and it has Windows Defender(protects from spyware and other unwanted software).

    Do you need anything more, I wanted to put Microsoft Security Essentials on it, but would that even run on it?

    On antivirus programs it never has Windows Server listed on it.

    Friday, July 5, 2013 10:56 PM

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    I have never installed AV software on my servers but then again, I never use them for browsing the internet. All the machines that connect to the servers have their own AV software installed. Security Essentials will not run on WHS and indeed few will - try a search on this forum for some potential solutions f you think you need one.

    Phil P.S. If you find my comment helpful or if it answers your question, please mark it as such.

    • Marked as answer by EthanASUS Saturday, July 6, 2013 3:28 PM
    • Unmarked as answer by Andy Qi Thursday, July 18, 2013 10:26 AM
    • Marked as answer by Andy Qi Thursday, July 18, 2013 10:26 AM
    Saturday, July 6, 2013 6:20 AM

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    I have never installed AV software on my servers but then again, I never use them for browsing the internet. All the machines that connect to the servers have their own AV software installed. Security Essentials will not run on WHS and indeed few will - try a search on this forum for some potential solutions f you think you need one.

    Phil P.S. If you find my comment helpful or if it answers your question, please mark it as such.

    • Marked as answer by EthanASUS Saturday, July 6, 2013 3:28 PM
    • Unmarked as answer by Andy Qi Thursday, July 18, 2013 10:26 AM
    • Marked as answer by Andy Qi Thursday, July 18, 2013 10:26 AM
    Saturday, July 6, 2013 6:20 AM
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    Thank you, good answer. I'll just use Windows Defender and Windows Firewall. Keep it up to date, etc.
    Saturday, July 6, 2013 3:28 PM