Microsoft Security Essentials 4.3



Protection is on the house



If you were searching the net for a free Internet security package, then might I suggest checking your own back yard first? If your computer is running Windows 8 or later then you'll be surprised to know that you already have a solution installed. It's called Windows Defender. For all the low-tech people out there Microsoft has made the Security Essentials package which is more or less the same thing.

Microsoft Security Essentials

There you go

Microsoft Security Essentials is a real time protection agent and and scanning service for viruses, spyware, rootkits and other buggers that live on the wild Internet. Besides getting live protection, you can also order ad-hoc scans or schedule them in advance. When prepairing scans, you can set file exclusions, process exclusions and default actions. There is also a History screen where you can review items that have been quarantined and allowed following scans. You also get to restore or remove them.

Running Microsoft Security Essentials allows you to participate in the Microsoft Active Protection Service . While connected to MAPS, you will automatically report any unwanted software to Microsoft. THis in turn increases protection for everybody else. You can choose between Basic membership, Advanced membership(where you contribute more) and No, thanks.

Microsoft Security Essentials

Features

  • Real-time protection
  • Online scanning and cleaning
  • Offline scanning and cleaning
  • Dynamic signature service allows for better threat identification

Pros

  • You probably never knew you had it
  • Versatile scan customization
  • In depth scans

Cons

  • Scans can take a long time

It's good to note that MSE will not run if you have other Antivirus software protecting your system.

Conclusion

Microsoft Security Essentials is an unpretentious program that knows the intricacies of Windows like no other. Now that you have found out about it you are obliged to give it a try before going for something else.



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Downloads: 578
Updated At: 2024-03-26
Publisher: Microsoft Corp.
Operating System: Windows
License Type: Free