ABC of Microsoft Security Essentials



Posted: Sunday, November 22, 2009

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Are you too busy with so many things that you do not have time to worry on protecting your PC? Having problems with Trojans, worms and other malicious software? Unsatisfied with the services of the paid software subscriptions?  Microsoft Security Essentials is the solution that you are looking for.

What is Microsoft Security Essentials?

The Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE), also codenamed Morro, is a free real-time consumer antivirus software released by Microsoft which provides high-quality protection when it comes to viruses, spyware, rootkits and Trojans. It is available for Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7.  The launching of the Microsoft Security Essentials has marked a change consumer antivirus marketing strategy of Microsoft because it was made for 50-60% of PC users who don't have the money or don't want to pay for antivirus protection. With MSE, there's no need for registration, trials with an expiration date or renewals.

Installing Microsoft Essentials is very easy. It has a smaller download size, also include the fast installation. According to Microsoft, MSE should not be installed together with any other antimalware software. As soon as you see the Security Essentials icon becomes green, it signifies that your computer is protected and in good status. Worry no more with the latest protection because the updates and upgrades are automatic. Updates are published three times a day to Microsoft Update. MSE decompresses and scans archived files, file downloads and e-mail attachments. Using the Dynamic Signature Service, it checks the updates if an application show suspicious behavior which can help the user to identify malicious files. MSE receives positive reviews because of its low resource usage, straightforward user interface and price point. PCWorld remarked the clear-cut and cleanly designed tabbed interface. PC Magazine noticed the small installation package and speedy installation.

It is a very user–friendly security software that runs quietly in the background while you are using your computer. You won't be bothered to continue doing other tasks while updating the system. It only gives alerts if there's something important that you need to do. You will be able to continue your work or have fun at the same time because it doesn't require a lot of system resources. It also helps the users to stop potential threats before they harm your computer.

Microsoft Security Essentials was generally made to help you in securing your computer.  However, as experts will tell you there's no best or infallible antivirus. If you want your PC to be protected further or you suspect that your antivirus has not done the job, the come to Techie Now and enjoy our virus removal services and more.
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Top-level comments on this article: (3 total)
» left by Marijo Phelps
2 years 67 days ago.
139 fans.
Ahhhh, GOOD article and makes me really wonder why we didn't get a Mac again... they still have very few viruses and problems, right? Marijo
» left by Angeline Mabute 2 years 64 days ago.
7 fans.
You are right, very thankful for Microsoft for coming up of Security Essentials. =)
» left by Nenita Wells
2 years 67 days ago.
302 fans.
Great article Angeline. Thank you for writing and sharing this information to us. Welcome to the Searchwarp Community. Best regards to you and your family.
 
Mabuhay!
 
Nenita
» left by Angeline Mabute 2 years 65 days ago.
7 fans.
Thanks, it's really advisable to use Microsoft Security Essentials because it is free and known source for antivirus.
» left by Lisa Summerfield
2 years 67 days ago.
18 fans.
Welcome to Searchwarp Angelina, keep on writing interesting articles. This is great!
» left by Angeline Mabute 2 years 65 days ago.
7 fans.
Thanks, writing is really my passion. =)
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