Hello everyone, I got Microsoft Windows Essential in my system, but I am unable to find what it is just used. I was planning to remove it from my system, but before that could help anyone, please explain me the use of this.
Use Of Microsoft Windows Essential And Features
Microsoft Windows Essential provides real-time protection for your home or says system; it can protect it from the different harmful virus-like viruses or spyware. This software works along with Windows Firewall.
Microsoft Windows Essential is not only easy to use and install but it also free of cost.
It runs in the background in a very effective way, so you are free to use your Windows-based PC in the way you want.
Use Of Microsoft Windows Essential And Features
MSE or Microsoft Security Essentials is Microsoft’s own antivirus. It is not like the other programs bundled with the operating system that doesn’t have use and just comes as bloatware. Microsoft Security Essentials is the antivirus developed by Microsoft for the Microsoft Windows operating system. Microsoft Security Essentials ran on Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 but not on Windows 8 and higher prior to version 4.5.
Microsoft Security Essentials 4.5 and higher don’t run on Windows XP. When a problem or threat is detected, Microsoft Security Essentials automatically blocks it and alerts the user. You can also use it to manually scan your computer. Microsoft Security Essentials is free for home users and for small businesses with up to 10 computers. Microsoft Security Essentials was replaced by Windows Defender in Windows 8 and higher.