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Written by Sandy Berger
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 Microsoft has recently entered the world of virus and malware protection. This is actually something that should be a part of the operating system, but if Microsoft made is a part of the operating system at this point in time, there would be a ton of lawsuits and monopoly claims.
So Microsoft is offering their new Security Essentials software as a free download. The program has gotten a good review from security experts and you might expect that it will run well with Windows XP, Vista, and/or Windows 7.
The program is small and unobtrusive. It uses only 11 Mb of disk space. It is fast and uses minimal resources. It is easy to use and to understand. The interface is clean and uncluttered. It protects against both viruses and malware.
Download it at the Microsoft website.
Remember that you should only use one anti-virus program at any given time. So if you decide to give the Microsoft Security Essentials a try, you will want to uninstall your old anti-virus program first.
To correctly uninstall your old antivirus program and install a new one, you will want to:
• Download the new program
• Go offline. You can do this by unplugging your modem.
• Uninstall the old program
• Install the new one
• Go back online and perform any necessary updates
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