Microsoft Security Essentials

Microsoft has developed its own antivirus software for some time now. It is a pack of tools for windows 7 and earlier that adds a number of non-standard features for protecting your computer including a comprehensive antivirus software called windows defender. Ppmicrosoft security essentials is a real-time protection system that will protect your computer from all kinds of malware - like viruses rootkits and spyware - by analyzing your computer and alerting you when it detects. It detects malware by consulting its vast database which is constantly updated and automatically updated. You can also use it without an internet connection so it can analyze your computer even if it's not online. In addition it consumes very little resources unlike third party antivirus suites made by third parties. This makes microsoft security essentials an ideal solution since it will not affect the use of your computer while it works. The program is divided into several sections analysis update history and configuration. If you don't have much experience you can concentrate on the first two. You can see what was found when your computer was analyzed in the history section. It shows the detected items, quarantined items, and allowed items. You can schedule scans automate tasks modify protection options in real time add files and folders to the exclusion list and edit advanced antivirus settings in the configuration section. The microsoft security essentials is a great choice for all these reasons if you are looking for a free lightweight and reliable antivirus.