Microsoft has introduced antivirus software called Microsoft Security Essentials, which provides protection against viruses, spyware, rootkits, and trojans for Windows XP (x86), Windows Vista (x86 and x64), and Windows 7 (both x86 and x64), free of charge. Windows Live OneCare is replaced by MSE which is a commercial subscription-based antivirus service and the free Windows Defender that only protect users from adware and spyware. It is equipped for consumer use, unlike Microsoft's upcoming enterprise-oriented product Microsoft Forefront. Here the information is mentioned about Microsoft's free Windows Essentials Antivirus Security Tool Download.

Microsoft Security Essentials features:

Microsoft Security Essentials is a free download from Microsoft. It is easy and simple to install, easy to use, as well as kept up-to-date that is why your pc is protected by the latest technology and you can be assured. In the background, Microsoft Security Essentials runs quietly and efficiently so that you can freely use your Windows-based PC the way you want without long computer wait times and without disturbances.

• Simple, free download*
• Automatic updates
• Easy to use
• Comprehensive malware protection

The reviews of MSE (Microsoft Security Essentials) are mostly positive, mentioning its organized interface, low resource usage, and its status as freeware. With Microsoft Security Essentials, high-quality protection against viruses and spyware, including Trojans, worms and other malicious software is available to you. Best of all, to keep track of, there are no costs or irritating subscriptions.

To install Security Essentials is easier than one might expect. There is no need to worry about having the latest protection because updates and upgrades are automatic.

Requirements:

• VGA (Display): 800 x 600 or higher
• Storage: 140 MB of available hard-disk space
• For XP - CPU with clock speed of 500 MHz or higher
• For Vista / W7 - CPU with clock speed of 1.0 GHz or higher
• For Vista / W7 - Memory: 1 GB RAM or higher
• For XP - Memory: 256 MB RAM or higher
• An Internet connection is required for installation and to download the latest virus and spyware definitions for Microsoft Microsoft Security Essentials
• Internet Browser (IE or Firefox)

You can download Microsoft's Windows Essentials Antivirus Security Tool.

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