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Microsoft security essentials is a free piece of anti virus software released by Microsoft as an answer to one of the most common criticisms of windows (and conversely one of the biggest reasons to use other operating systems). This criticism is that as it has the largest user base, and the laxest security that windows systems are most likely to get malware and viruses from the internet. In addition to this, all of the most commonly seen anti virus (norton, mcafee and the vast majority of other anti virus) come with yearly subscription fees, essentially making windows far more expensive.

This criticism, although broad and perhaps not as large a deal as often thought, is one that Microsoft security essentials fixes by offering anti virus for absolutely free as an official windows download. This is excellent for those who were not paying for anti virus before, or anyone looking to add security for free to their PC.

So what does security essentials offer? First of all, it offers virus scans. These scans will scan the entirety of your storage devices, looking for any malware, adware or any other bad pieces of software or traces of software that match the extremely large database of such things that comes with the software. This means you can have almost 100% peace of mind as soon as it is done.

In addition to just a basic scan option, there are a couple other options available. First of all is quick scan. This feature allows you to perform a scan which requires much less CPU usage (for when you are doing other things with your PC for example) and which will complete faster. This is slightly less thorough but can give you peace of mind before conducting financial transactions or the like. As well as this, there are scheduled scans. These are usually set to times when you are asleep, and allow you to not be impeded by scanning in anyway, while still having the benefit of doing so.

If an item is found by security essentials (which can be because of either a scan or immediately after downloading it because of its smart checking) then it will alert you, change your system tray icon to inform you that you may currently not be protected, and give you options as to what you can do. These include quarantining it, so that it cannot affect other applications and has greatly reduced privileges, removing it all together or leaving it in the case of a rare incorrect labelling.

The settings are what allow security essentials to be a really viable choice even without the massive saving over its competitors. These allow you to set the CPU usage maximum during a scan, as well as the frequency of auto scans and a great deal more in very little time at all. Overall Microsoft security essentials is pretty much a must have program for anyone who values their safety or devices in any way shape or form, but does not want to pay to do so. With little to no downside compared to it's paid competition, it really is one of the greatest deals you can get right now.

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Microsoft Security Essentials Publisher's Description

Microsoft Security Essentials provides real-time protection for your home PC that guards against viruses, spyware, and other malicious software.

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. It's easy to tell if your PC is secure -  when you're green, you're good. It's that simple.

Microsoft Security Essentials runs quietly and efficiently in the background so that you are free to use your Windows-based PC the way you want - without interruptions or long computer wait times.

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Publisher: Microsoft | License: Freeware | Price: 0.00
Version: 4.0.1526.0 | Size: 4403 KB | Platform: WinOther
Released Date: 08-06-2012 | Rating: 5 | Title: Microsoft Security Essentials

Author Url: http://www.microsoft.com
Program Info Url: http://www.microsoft.com
Download Url: http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/default.aspx

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