How to Use Microsoft Security Essentials

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Enter www.microsoft.com/security _essentials to web address bar.

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Download the program and follow instructions.

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A. HOME

This shows the recent activity using the program

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Three ways to scan a computer: 1. Quick fastest folder scanning

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2. Full scan all items stored in computer

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3. Custom items to scan can be selected / customized

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B. UPDATE

This shows updates or latest versions of the program

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To update program, click here.

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C. HISTORY

To view detected items by the software

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Types of Viewing Detected Items

a. All detected items.

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b. Quarantined items only.

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c. Allowed items only.

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D. SETTINGS

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D1. To schedule/customize scanning of computer

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Make sure to select preferred option.

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D2. To define default actions for detected items.

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Select preferred actions.

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D3. To enable real-time protection.

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Check boxes of preferred protection options.

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D4. To exclude certain files for scanning.

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Browse files to be excluded.

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D5. To exclude certain types of files for scanning.

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Enter file extensions (type of file) to be excluded.

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D6. To exclude trusted process for scanning.

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D7. To set-up advance scanning.

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Select preferred setting.

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D8. To subscribe to SpyNet (optional).

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For further guidelines and information.

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