Being connected to the Internet makes your personal computer susceptible to virus, malware and other malicious programs.
It is therefore very important to have an antivirus program installed on your PC. Microsoft Essentials is one of the best free antivirus software programs available in the market at the moment. The best thing about this product is that it has been developed by Microsoft and it is completely free. And as we know, Microsoft has got a good reputation in the security world. They are no fools when it comes to securing your computer against malicious programs.
Is Microsoft Security Essentials able to replace your current antivirus programs?
Microsoft Security Essentials have been in the market long enough now. When it was launched, people did not expect a lot from the free antivirus solution. Even so, the antivirus software surprised many with its impressive features and simple user interface. Moreover, the software solution proved to be far better than other free solutions available out there. Today it is one of the best antivirus programs in the market, giving several of its competitors a run for their money. It also enjoys a huge user-base.
The application does tackle both spyware and virus issues. And since it is supported by the greatest and most reputable software provider of all time (Microsoft), there are lots of advantages. It does not use a lot of space as well; it is extremely efficient.
Scanning
The software offers three virus scanning options for your system, including custom scan, full scan and quick scan. Quick scan is just meant to check the most exposed parts of your computer and often takes about 5 to 10 minutes to complete the task. A full scan checks the entire system and takes longer, depending on the size and number of files on your computer. A custom scan is designed to let you choose any folder you want to scan.
Though MSE is not very fast when it comes to scanning your system, but it pays attention to detail. In other words, it is very thorough. Information about potential threats detected by the program is made available for you to see.
While the software is available for free download, you cannot install it without licensed copies of Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP. The application needs you to first verify the license of your Windows OS.
Microsoft Security Essentials antivirus solution has a high malware and spyware detection rate. It can easily compete with the best free antivirus programs in the market today, including Norton, Avira and AVG. However, if you perform lots of downloads on a regular basis, MSE may not be for you. So if you are looking for all round Internet security, AVG and Norton may be your best bet.
If you are looking for a free antivirus solution for your computer, you should definitely give MSE a try. And if you are running Microsoft Security Essentials, be sure to uninstall other antivirus software programs running on your computer, because it isn’t always advised to run multiple antivirus programs at the same time.
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