Virus, Spyware & Malware Protection
The Microsoft Security Essentials has been designed to run on Windows computers in the background, with a minimum impact on the computer’s performance. Users can rest assured that opening documents or browser windows or loading search results will run smoothly even on older PCs that have less CPU power and memory.
“Microsoft Security Essentials uses real-time protection to help prevent PCs from becoming infected, and it is the first Microsoft security product to make use of the company’s new Dynamic Signature Service, a technology that helps ensure users stay protected by the most current virus definitions available without having to wait for the next scheduled download,â€
Requirements:
- For XP – CPU with clock speed of 500 MHz or higher
- For XP – Memory: 256 MB RAM or higher
- For Vista / W7 – CPU with clock speed of 1.0 GHz or higher
- For Vista / W7 – Memory: 1 GB RAM or higher
- VGA (Display): 800 x 600 or higher
- Storage: 140 MB of available hard-disk space
- An Internet connection is required for installation and to download the latest virus and spyware definitions for Microsoft Microsoft Security Essentials
- Internet Browser (IE or Firefox)