What is Microsoft Security Essentials?
'''Microsoft Security Essentials''' ('''MSE''') is a free [[antivirus software]] created by [[Microsoft]] that provides protection against [[computer virus]]es, [[rootkit]]s, [[spyware]]s, and [[Trojan horse (computing)|trojans]] for [[Windows XP]]. MSE [[x86]] ([[32-bit]]) replaces [[Windows Live OneCare]], a commercial subscription-based antivirus service and the free [[Windows Defender]], which only protected users from [[adware]] and [[spyware]]. It is geared for consumer use, unlike Microsoft's upcoming enterprise-oriented product [[Microsoft Forefront]]. ==Related pages== * [[Microsoft]] == Other websites == * {{Official website|https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/14210/security-essentials-download}} [[Category:Microsoft software]] [[Category:Antivirus software]] {{tech-stub}}