There are a host of nasty intruders on the Internet including viruses, trojans, worms and spyware. MSE requires Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP. Your PC must run genuine Windows to install Microsoft Security Essentials. It's easy to tell if your PC is secure - when you're green, you're good. If you want a more feature-packed antivirus/anti-malware solution, you should look at paid software like: McAfee AntiVirus Plus 2012 - 50% OFF! Final Price: $24.99 Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2012 – 3 Users, or Norton AntiVirus 2012 1 User, which are great antivirus protection solutions.Microsoft Security Essentials is a free download from Microsoft that is simple to install, easy to use, and always kept up to date so you can be assured your PC is protected by the latest technology. With this Microsoft security software, you don’t have to register or renew anything, but the company only restrict MSE to loyal customers with legit copies of Windows. Oh! Remember that this is a lightweight and basic solution that target to individuals who cannot or will not pay otherwise for an antivirus program. If you prefer the manual install or you are running an older version, use links mentioned above to download MSE 4.0.

Version 4 brings a new streamlined user interface Microsoft renamed SpyNet service to Microsoft Active Protection Services (or MAPS) There is a new Automatic Remediation, which will auto quarantine well-known highly harmful threats without prompting the user to take action, and just various bug fixes to improve usability and performance.Įveryone that has participated in Microsoft Security Essentials 4 beta test should automatically get the new update.

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