Without much notice Microsoft Security Essentials, was quietly released by Microsoft. This is the second version of their free antivirus software.
Microsoft Security Essentials
The new version comes with improved malware detection and integration with Windows firewall in order to cover all kind of security threats. The official release date, was December 17th, 2010.
MSE Version 2.0 supports
MSE 2.0 supports the following operating systems: Genuine Windows XP (SP2 or SP3), Windows Vista (SP1 or SP2) and Windows 7. Windows XP mode in Windows 7 is also supported. MSE 2.0 is free for home users and small business up to 10 workstations.
Both 32 bit and 64 bit is supported. The installation file is only 7.5 MB for 32 bit and 9.5 for 64 bit version
New Features in Version 2.0
– Network Traffic Inspection System (NIS): Integrated into the Windows network stack, it monitored traffic at a low level to detect threats before they reached the PC.
– Improved Heuristic Protection: Enhanced detection of unknown or emerging malware by analyzing suspicious behavior patterns.
– Browsing Protection: Added safeguards against malicious websites and drive-by downloads.
– Performance Improvements: Optimized to run quietly in the background without slowing down the system, unlike heavier suites such as Norton or McAfee.
Download
In order to download the new edition, use the link below.
Download Microsoft Security Essentials
I used to have MSE installed for a month or two since it came out, but for some reason it wasn’t working very well for me, it didn’t block very much. I switched to Avast antivirus and used it ever since.
Is it really good now?
Very useful knowledge about Microsoft Security Essentials antivirus software. It works very efficiently to remove avirus.
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This is a fantastic piece of freeware. Easy to install and most of all, does the job!
Thanks for sharing Thomas!
It is great and in Windows 8 it is built in under the name Windows Defender (MSE). Great move by Microsoft I think.
I didn’t know about Microsoft security and i’m glad that you brought into discussion this. I want to try this and see how good is it.
If you are using Microsoft Security Essentials antiviru software then you no need to worry about any thing. Microsoft Security Essentials will give you 100% security from viruses.
Hi Abdul
Nothing is 100% sure, when it comes to viruses, but Microsofts Security Essentials is pretty good and it is free 🙂
Yes, I am using it from last few years. I also used Kaspersky. But it is paid and costly. So I leave it. Now I am using window own Microsofts Security Essentials and I am satisfy with its performance..
This Article is too old. Microsoft Security Essentials 2013 already launched , and according to facts Microsoft Security Essentials is not secure.
The Microsoft security program missed the certification by one point which was conducted by AV-Test, an independent IT-security lab, to test its efficiency to detect and block malware, zero-day threats, and other online threats. Other than Microsoft Security Essentials, 24 other security programs including Avast, AVG Free, Panda, Bitdefender Internet Security 2013, Kaspersky Internet Security 20130, and F-Secure among others underwent the test. Bitdefender Internet Security 2013 was declared the best security software in the category of paid licenses while AVG Free and Avast snatched 14 points out of 18.
MSE is good for me, but now it have version 4 ,not 2
Hi Alex
It is a pretty old post you have commented on, but I am running version 4 now too. Not much have changed in the user interface however.