Introducing Microsoft Security Essentials

Now that you know the kinds of things that can harm your computer when you’re online, how do you defend against these dangers? Well, when it comes to malware, Microsoft offers a good solution—the Microsoft Security Essentials program.

Microsoft Security Essentials, or MSE for short, is an anti-malware program. That is, it defends against all forms of malware—computer viruses, spyware, and adware. As such, it joins the ranks of other popular anti-malware programs, such as McAfee VirusScan Plus or Norton AntiVirus. What makes MSE different from these programs, however, is its price; MSE is free for any user to download. There is no initial charge and no annual fee. It’s a totally free program! ...

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