Hi Gerald, Thanks a lot for this information. It's been really very helpful. It's a pity that the help radio buttons seem to be empty. The information that one gets from the interface is pretty basic. I fully understand that it's a freeware, and you don't look a gifted horse in the mouth. To know what the software is presently doing when it's active, I go to the desktop and tab on to the system tray to get the status information. Alternatively, I can get the same information with the Jaws-key+F11 if there is no momentary hold up of the system by the process. Is there perhaps still a better way of doing this with Jaws? Best regards, smart. -----Original Message----- From: jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Gerald Levy Sent: 11 July 2010 18:05 To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Re: free antivirus and Jaws 9 Hi Smart. You should set quick scan as your default mode. A quick scan takes about 5 minutes and scans only those folders and files where malware is most likely to hide. You should run a full scan periodically, maybe once a month or so. A full scan typically takes more than an hour and scans every folder and file on your PC. Pressing the radio buttons has no effect. To navigate to the Update, History, Settings and Help tabs, focus on the Home radio button and use the right arrow key. When focusing on a particular tab, use the tab key to navigate through the various options and use the JAWS cursor to read additional information on the page. There is no user guide or manual for MSE, but the following web site provides a pretty comprehensive overview. HTH. http://arstechnica.com/microsoft/news/2009/09/first-look-microsoft-security- essentials-impresses.ars Gerald ----- Original Message ----- From: Smart Eze <mailto:smart.eze@xxxxxxxx> To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Sunday, July 11, 2010 11:17 AM Subject: RE: free antivirus and Jaws 9 Hi Gerald, What is the difference between quick and full scan? And when can each be used? I get no reaction when I press the home radio button on the MSSE interface. Any explanation? I have not been able to find a manual for the MS security essentials. Is there one available? thanks and best regards, smart. -----Original Message----- From: jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Gerald Levy Sent: 28 June 2010 12:44 To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Re: free antivirus and Jaws 9 The best free anti virus program to use with JAWS 9 is Microsoft Security Essentials. It is more JAWS friendly and lighter on resources than Avast and AVG. http://arstechnica.com/microsoft/news/2009/09/first-look-microsoft-security- essentials-impresses.ars Gerald ----- Original Message ----- From: Jim L <mailto:jimscave@xxxxxxxxxx> To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Monday, June 28, 2010 1:51 AM Subject: free antivirus and Jaws 9 Heya folks, Have an XP home netbook which has trend micro on there which is driving me nuts with my Jaws 9, I wanna go to avast but I here the new free version isnt good with Jaws 9, is that right? or has it been fixed now? if not how can I get the version of avast that works still? Also is AVG free any good with Jaws 9? any help would be appreciated. Cheers, Jim