Softonic

Alternatives to Microsoft Security Essentials

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App specs

  • License

    Free

  • Version

    4.10.0209.0

  • Latest update

  • Platform

    Windows

  • OS

    Windows 10

  • Language

    English

    Available languages

    • Czech
    • Danish
    • German
    • Greek
    • English
    • Spanish
    • Finnish
    • French
    • Italian
    • Japanese
    • Korean
    • Dutch
    • Norwegian
    • Polish
    • Portuguese
    • Russian
    • Swedish
    • Turkish
    • Chinese

  • Downloads

    2.6M

    Last month's downloads

    • 2.2K

  • Size

    15.07 MB

  • Developer

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Help & Info about Microsoft Security Essentials for Windows

  • Is Microsoft Security Essentials free to download?

    One of the major benefits associated with this program is that it is free to download from the official Microsoft website. However, Windows will need to be installed within an operating system.

  • Is Microsoft Security Essentials safe?

    This bundle essentially acts as a first line of defence when thwarting viruses and other malicious software. It is therefore perfectly safe to use. Always navigate to the official website in order to download a trusted version.

  • Is Microsoft Security Essentials good for Windows 10?

    In Windows 10, Security Essentials are referred to as "Windows Defender". However, the purpose is still the same. This is one of the best means to protect your system against unwanted intrusions and other potentially serious viral infections.

  • Is Microsoft Security Essentials still supported?

    This bundle is still supported by the majority of Windows operating systems. As it is updated on a frequent basis, you can remain confident that your system is enjoying an adequate level of protection.

  • Can Microsoft Security Essentials work with other anti-virus packages?

    It is recommended that additional third-party anti-virus programs are installed before using this bundle. The main concern is that more than one anti-virus package could negatively impact the performance of your operating system.

  • Is Microsoft Security Essentials available for mobile phones?

    Otherwise referred to simply as "MSE", this program is currently available for devices which utilise the Android operating system. However, those who own an Apple phone are advised to consult with the official website in order to determine which alternatives are available.

  • Is my computer already protected by Microsoft Security Essentials?

    Most Windows versions subsequent to Windows 7 will have spyware protection already installed (known as Windows Defender). Windows 10 users are equipped with Windows Defender, as this bundle will not work with the latest version of Windows.

  • How do I open Microsoft Security Essentials?

    To open this program, you will need to navigate to the start icon and select "All Programs" from the menu. Click on "Security Essentials" after scrolling down. The bundle can then be opened and if you wish, you can scan your system for potentially infected files. Can I use Microsoft Security Essentials with Windows 8

  • Am I able to delete Microsoft Security Essentials?

    There are a few steps to perform is you wish to uninstall this program. First, click start and select the "Run" option. Type "appwiz.cpl" within the field before choosing "OK". You will then select Security Essentials and highlight the "Uninstall" tab. Once this has been completed, the computer will need to be shut down and restarted in order for any changes to take effect.

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Softonic

In Softonic we scan all the files hosted on our platform to assess and avoid any potential harm for your device. Our team performs checks each time a new file is uploaded and periodically reviews files to confirm or update their status. This comprehensive process allows us to set a status for any downloadable file as follows:

Clean

It’s extremely likely that this software program is clean.

What does this mean?

We have scanned the file and URLs associated with this software program in more than 50 of the world's leading antivirus services; no possible threat has been detected.

Warning

This software program is potentially malicious or may contain unwanted bundled software.

Why is the software program still available?

Based on our scan system, we have determined that these flags are possibly false positives.

What is a false positive?

It means a benign program is wrongfully flagged as malicious due to an overly broad detection signature or algorithm used in an antivirus program.

We’d like to highlight that from time to time, we may miss a potentially malicious software program. To continue promising you a malware-free catalog of programs and apps, our team has integrated a Report Software feature in every catalog page that loops your feedback back to us.

Flag any particular issues you may encounter and Softonic will address those concerns as soon as possible.