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

    File name:
    Date Published:

    ENUS\amd64\MSEInstall.exe

    26/02/2013

    Version:
    File size:

    4.2.223.1

    12.9 MB

      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.

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

      Before installing Microsoft Security Essentials, we recommend that you uninstall other antivirus software already running on your PC. Running more than one antivirus program at the same time can potentially cause conflicts that affect PC performance.

      *Your PC must run genuine Windows to install Microsoft Security Essentials. Learn more about genuine.
  • System Requirements

    Supported Operating System

    Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP

      Minimum system requirements for Microsoft Security Essentials

      Operating System: Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3)*; Windows Vista (Service Pack 1, or Service Pack 2)*; Windows 7*

      • For Windows XP, a PC with a CPU clock speed of 500 MHz or higher, and 256 MB RAM or higher.
      • For Windows Vista and Windows 7, a PC with a CPU clock speed of 1.0 GHz or higher, and 1 GB RAM or higher.
      • VGA display of 800 × 600 or higher.
      • 200 MB of available hard disk space.
      • An Internet connection is required for installation and to download the latest virus and spyware definitions for Microsoft Security Essentials.
      • Internet Browser:


      *Your PC must run genuine Windows to install Microsoft Security Essentials. Learn more about genuine Windows.
  • Install Instructions

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