Microsoft Security Essentials is built for individuals and small businesses, but it’s based on the same technology that Microsoft uses to protect giant businesses (security products like Microsoft Forefront, the Malicious Software Removal Tool, and Windows Defender). We have a whole team watching for new threats and coming up with ways to squash them.
New Features
- Automatic malware remediation for enhanced protection.
- Performance enhancements.
- Simplified UI to make it easier to use.
- New and improved protection engine for better security.
Operating System : Windows XP Service Pack-3(SP3), Windows Vista (Service Pack 1; Service Pack 2, Windows 7.
For Windows XP, a PC with a CPU clock speed of 500 MHz or higher, and 256 MB RAM or higher.
For Windows Vista and Windows 7, a PC with a CPU clock speed of 1.0 GHz or higher, and 1 GB RAM or higher.
VGA display of 800 × 600 or higher.
200 MB of available hard disk space.
An Internet connection is required for installation and to download the latest virus and spyware definitions for Microsoft Security Essentials.
Internet Browser : (Windows Internet Explorer 6.0 or later); (Mozilla Firefox 2.0 or later).
Microsoft Security Essentials also supports Windows XP Mode in Windows 7.
Downloads
Microsoft Security Essentials 4.1.522.0 RTM for Windows XP, Vista, 7 32-bit [10.6 MB]Microsoft Security Essentials 4.1.522.0 RTM for Windows Vista, 7 64-bit [12.9 MB]
Offline Update for Windows XP, Vista, 7 32-bit
Virus Definition UpdateNetwork Inspection System Update
Offline Update for Windows Vista, 7 64-bit
Virus Definition UpdateNetwork Inspection System Update
Note : RTM 4.1.522.0 available in the online update via Windows Update, and also available offline installer for offline computer.
