Microsoft® Security Essentials is a free security solution for Microsoft Windows® users. The application is offered for all licensed operating systems Windows XP® Service Pack 3 or higher. His effective tool offers protection against malicious threats such as viruses, trojans, spyware, and other malware. Follow the steps below to learn how to download this free antivirus application.
Instructions:
- Open your Internet browser. Go to the Microsoft® Security Essentials homepage.
- Click on the “Download it free* today” button.
- Choose your language and select your operating system.
- Save the file to any location in your computer.
- Locate the downloaded file and run the installer (double-click the file). If your operating system asks you for confirmation, click on the “Run” button.
- In the initial window, click on the “Next” button.
- In the next dialog box you should read the license terms and click the “I accept” button.
- The next window will ask you about joining a Customers Improvement Program. Make your decision by clicking on the radio button. Then, click the “Next” button.
- Click the “Next” button again. Then, just click on the “Install” button.
- When the installation is finished, click on the “Finish” button and let the update download the necessary data.
- Congratulations! You now have antivirus protection from many threats such as viruses, Trojans, spyware, and malware.
Warnings:
- Remember, your computer must be running a genuine copy of the Windows® operating system to install Microsoft® Security Essentials. For more information on running genuine Microsoft® software, see http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/.
