MSE : Light, Free, and Easy

Antivirus is an essential component of a computer security, but you don’t need to spend that much to have one! A lot of free antivirus can be found in the web and always ready for download.  One of these antivirus is the Microsoft Security Essentials which is a FREE antivirus for Windows users.

Microsoft Security Essentials gives your PC a real-time protection for viruses, spyware, and malicious software.

How reliable is Microsoft Security Essentials?  To answer that I have to direct you to an independent antivirus tester.  You may view the tests done for MSE and other antivirus competitors at AV-Comparatives.org.  In their December 2009 report, MSE was qualified in their highest certification which is Advanced +.  Yes, MSE might be a new player in the security world (??? haha) and maybe you’re a bit skeptical in its capabilities.  To prove MSE’s superb capabilities, you may download the latest AV-Comparatives report here.

MSE supports Windows XP (32-bit) and Windows Vista and 7 (32-bit and 64-bit) platforms.  Now here’s the catch, during installation Microsoft Security Essentials validates your operating system so be sure that you are using a genuine Windows OS.

To learn more and download this free and reliable antivirus you may visit http://www.microsoft.com/Security_Essentials/