Forefront Client Security Support Blog

A place for CSS to share experiences supporting Forefront Client Security

New KB published on Forefront Client Security definition updates

Ever wonder about what FCS clients are actually downloading when they update?   Have you...

Author: Craig Wiand - MSFT Date: 01/12/2010

Distribution Component

Back in October, the Forefront Client Security product team made an announcement that WSUS 3.0 on...

Author: Craig Wiand - MSFT Date: 07/27/2009

After install of KB971026 for FCS, the full Client package for FCS is re-offered from WSUS

Yesterday Microsoft released KB971026 which is an update to the FCS Antimalware engine. This update...

Author: shainw Date: 06/19/2009

Understanding catch-up scans

A catch-up scan is a scan that is initiated because a regularly scheduled Forefront Client Security...

Author: Craig Wiand - MSFT Date: 06/18/2009

Testing FCS antimalware detection with your own library

During evaluation of the Forefront Client Security antimalware protection many customers will review...

Author: Craig Wiand - MSFT Date: 04/15/2009

Slipstreaming a Client Security client installation

As I mentioned in my previous blog posting, there have been several updates to the FCS antimalware...

Author: Craig Wiand - MSFT Date: 04/01/2009

MarioForever Detection Issue With FCS

On or about December 9th, Microsoft Malware Protection Center included new information in the FCS...

Author: Jaunger Date: 12/16/2008

Changing the management group to which an FCS client reports

During the course of your FCS deployment it may be necessary to redirect an FCS client from one FCS...

Author: Craig Wiand - MSFT Date: 11/12/2008

What Does CSS Need to Help Troubleshoot an FCS Issue?

Are you suspecting an Infection in your network? If you suspect an Infection in your network and if...

Author: Jaunger Date: 10/22/2008

Event 3002 with error 0x8007139f from FCSAMRtp when RTP security agent unchecked

On a system running the FCS Client, you may run into the event listed below which occurs on the...

Author: shainw Date: 10/09/2008

Understanding Forefront Client Security SP1 and getting “up-to-date”

The Forefront Client Security team announced the release of Service Pack 1(SP1) last month. As...

Author: Craig Wiand - MSFT Date: 10/06/2008

Welcome to the FCS Support Blog

The CSS Security Support Team will be posting to this blog to inform FCS customers about common...

Author: shainw Date: 09/24/2008

FCS with MOM 2005 Database Guidance

All information provided here is in regards to Forefront Client Security 1.0. There are no...

Author: shainw Date: 09/24/2008