Microsoft security Essentialsis a free antivirus programme launched by Microsoft on 29th September, 2009 as a Beta release. Initially Microsoft Security Essentials was known as Morro (a codename given by Microsoft). After passing through all development test and security check, Microsoft launched its Stable release on 16th December, 2010.
Morro - Microsoft Security Essentials is free for all genuine installation of windows but not intended forbusiness use. Microsoft Security Essentials detects all types of viruses and spyware, but it doesn't have any central management tool. Microsoft Security Essentials is also known as MSE.
MSE supports 32 bit as well as 64 bit platform and selected operating system which are as follows:-
Windows XP with Service Pack 2 - 32 bit
Windows Vista - 32 bit & 64 bit
Windows 7 - 32 bit & 64 bit
Microsoft Security Essentials programme size and security updates are as follows:-
32 bit - 7.5 MB
64 bit - 9.5 MB
Virus Definition - 60 MB (Approx)
NIS Definition - 3.5 MB
It is very easier to install MSE but check you have Genuine windows installed on your PC. It doesn't ask any personal information or to register for anything.Security updates are availablefree.
MSE GUI is simple and user friendly. When MSE bar isin green, yourPC is secured and protected. It also indicates that your security updates are updated.
When MSE bar is in Red, it meanssecurity updates are notupdated or it detected some malware in your computer. It is very simple to remove threat from your computer.
Scanning Speed of MSE is much faster than any other antivirus and antimalware programme. MSE completes "quick scan" in 10 minutes and "full scan" in 45 minutes. But again it depends upon your computer configuration.
MSE doesn't put up any false alarms for any known application like other antivirus programme. As product is made by Microsoft, well defined programming for known application and system files which avoids false alarms.
MSE has a surprising number of settings to work with. Now not to worry about antivirus programme and expense on licenses for your computer. Just install free Microsoft security Essential on your computer and get security updates absolutely free.