I’m not the computer geek I once was, but I do try to keep up with technology. Knock on wood, I have never had a virus on my PC that hasn’t been caught by Microsoft Security Essentials. Better yet, it’s a FREE virus protection program. I have used it for the past 5+ years and I’m 100% happy with the protection it has provided for our computers. One major tip: don’t use multiple virus protection programs or they will conflict with each other.
If you are like me, you love the price tag {FREE} and I can vouch for this being an outstanding way to protect your PC. If you ever suspect anything fishy or if something doesn’t look right, run an extra scan right then and there. If you are prompted to run a scan and it doesn’t look like the familiar screen on the right, BEWARE! Don’t forget to completely remove any current virus protection first, then give Microsoft Security Essentials a try!
Review from about.com
Pros
- Provides resident protection from viruses, spyware and other malware
- Works with Windows 7, Vista, and XP
- Virus definitions are updated automatically and regularly
- Very easy to install
- Does not attempt to install unrelated software
Cons
- Does not include a silent mode (so you might be bothered during gaming)
Description
- Microsoft Security Essentials includes fully functional engines to guard against viruses and most other kinds of malware.
- Includes a very easy to use on-demand scanner for manual malware checks.
- Windows 7, Vista, and XP are all supported operating systems for Microsoft Security Essentials.
- Simple green/red indicator makes it very easy to see if you’re protected.
- Microsoft Security Essentials updates regularly to keep its malware knowledge current.
* All opinions expressed are my own*