Microsoft Security Essentials

The anti-annoying, anti-expensive, anti-virus program

The anti-annoying, anti-expensive, anti-virus program


Free* download

Microsoft Security Essentials requires Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP.

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About Microsoft Security Essentials

Use Microsoft Security Essentials to guard against viruses, spyware, and other evil software. It provides real-time protection for your home or small business PCs.

Microsoft Security Essentials is free* and we designed it to be simple to install and easy to use. It runs quietly and efficiently in the background so you don't have to worry about interruptions or making updates.

Need security for your business?

Microsoft Security Essentials is available for small businesses with up to 10 PCs. If your business has more than 10 PCs, you can protect them with Microsoft Forefront Endpoint Protection.


* Your PC must run genuine Windows to install Microsoft Security Essentials.

Key Features

Westcoast Labs   ICSA Labs   Virus Bulletin

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