![]() ![]() Going with a custom scan is exactly what it sounds like: you control the areas of the computer that should be verified by the application. Just like its name suggests, a full scan looks in every nook and cranny while targeting down malware. Making no exception from the general rule, a quick scan will search the places, processes in memory and registry data on hard disk that is most likely to be targeted by malicious code. ![]() Besides this, the screen compacts the three types of scans available in the application: Quick, Full and Custom. Thus you will be informed if real-time protection module is active or if the virus and spyware definitions are up to date. Under “ Home,” the first tab of the interface, Microsoft Security Essentials presents the current condition of the machine it is protecting. ![]() There is also the “Settings” area where you can configure the application to scan the PC at specific times, define the default actions to be taken when various alert levels are encountered, or enable real-time protection. It is split into no more than four free-from-confusion-or-doubt tabs that give you a clear look at the current computer state, last definition update or scan history. However, after all this is done, installation of the program will run smoothly, at the end of which an easy to navigate, clear interface awaits (very similar to Windows Defender's). Before starting the installation procedure for the application your OS has to pass the genuine validation test, otherwise Microsoft Security Essentials will not find its way in Program Files directory.īut before validation of your operating system the application will warn that it cannot coexist with other antivirus products, recommending their uninstall, thus preventing any eventual clash. It is free of charge and destined for those who have genuine operating systems running on their machines. ![]() Since migrating to Windows 7 from a Service Pack 3 XP was not too much of a hassle, and with Microsoft Security Essentials freshly launched, it seems only natural to test the latest release in computer protection from Microsoft.Ĭodenamed Morro, Microsoft Security Essentials is desired to be an additional layer of protection for Windows users. ![]()
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