Microsoft’s very own anti- malware Security Essentials suite is now available to end users. The program was tagged as Windows 7 compliant even while in the beta stage, which lasted for just three months. The final version, released recently is compatible with Windows 7 and its predecessors Vista and XP. MSE, which is a free anti-malware program, offers real time as well as on-demand protection against most threats that are now prevalent across the web, including viruses, rootkits, trojans and the likes.
Performance statistics for MSE have indicated that the utility has fared well in comparision with pricier security software and also is well ahead of other free antivirus software. MSE has a range of options that allow the power user to set up a good protection system on the PC.
Let’s have a look at what the utility has to offer.
First of all you can download and install MSE for free, only if you’ve installed a genuine version of Windows. You won’t find any links to MSE installation from Windows 7 though! The Downloads are available for Windows 7 / Vista 64-bit, Windows 7 / Vista 32-bit, both downloads in the range of 4-5 MB and Windows XP 32-bit MSE about 9 MB.
Going through the utility you will find the interface simple yet intuitive with color coded messages and relevant options. The utility also is capable to automatically updating itself with latest fixes and ever- changing virus signatures. By default MSE fix and feature updates happen once a month while virus signatures are refreshed daily.
MSE allows you to configure quick, custom or a full system scan at pre-scheduled timings. Using the real-time protection feature, malware will be detected prior to or after download, just before it infects the system. MSE will prompt you for an action only on detecting a threat, other wise all processes, including updates and scans run in the background, that too when the system is idle.
The Digital Signature Service is another useful feature packed into the MSE, which dynamically verifies suspicious signatures or system access, and cleans the virus. The feature helps to protect your system against newer viruses that have hit the web since your last MSE update.
Microsoft has recommended that the software should not be installed with other existing anti-malware programs, and in case you are using Microsoft Defender, do remember that installing MSE will automatically disable the defender utility.
If your system doesn’t already have security software, it’s a good idea to start with MSE, and for those looking to subscribe or renew subscriptions to paid equivalents, do check out the free MSE before deciding to buy a security solution, which of course comes with several additional features, but MSE seems to have all basics covered.
Performance statistics for MSE have indicated that the utility has fared well in comparision with pricier security software and also is well ahead of other free antivirus software. MSE has a range of options that allow the power user to set up a good protection system on the PC.
Let’s have a look at what the utility has to offer.
First of all you can download and install MSE for free, only if you’ve installed a genuine version of Windows. You won’t find any links to MSE installation from Windows 7 though! The Downloads are available for Windows 7 / Vista 64-bit, Windows 7 / Vista 32-bit, both downloads in the range of 4-5 MB and Windows XP 32-bit MSE about 9 MB.
Going through the utility you will find the interface simple yet intuitive with color coded messages and relevant options. The utility also is capable to automatically updating itself with latest fixes and ever- changing virus signatures. By default MSE fix and feature updates happen once a month while virus signatures are refreshed daily.
MSE allows you to configure quick, custom or a full system scan at pre-scheduled timings. Using the real-time protection feature, malware will be detected prior to or after download, just before it infects the system. MSE will prompt you for an action only on detecting a threat, other wise all processes, including updates and scans run in the background, that too when the system is idle.
The Digital Signature Service is another useful feature packed into the MSE, which dynamically verifies suspicious signatures or system access, and cleans the virus. The feature helps to protect your system against newer viruses that have hit the web since your last MSE update.
Microsoft has recommended that the software should not be installed with other existing anti-malware programs, and in case you are using Microsoft Defender, do remember that installing MSE will automatically disable the defender utility.
If your system doesn’t already have security software, it’s a good idea to start with MSE, and for those looking to subscribe or renew subscriptions to paid equivalents, do check out the free MSE before deciding to buy a security solution, which of course comes with several additional features, but MSE seems to have all basics covered.
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