How to install and use

Security Essentials
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Microsoft

Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) is a free antivirus software product for Microsoft Windows operating systems that provides protection against different types of malware such as computer virus, spyware, rootkits and trojan horses.
Source: Wikipedia

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To start
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On your web browser, go to

microsoft.com/security_essentials
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Then press

key

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I used Google Chrome in this tutorial. Some steps may be different using other browser.

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Which will take you here

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Select your version of Windows then click download

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To check your Windows version, right-click Computer then Properties

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Which will take you here

WINDOWS VERSION
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Next

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Save the installation file to your PC

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Save to a folder where you can easily find it.

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Open the downloaded file to start the installation

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Click Next to proceed with the installation

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Read the license terms

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Click I accept if you agree with the terms

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Read and select an option

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Click the link to learn more about CEIP

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Then click Next to proceed

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Tick to enable Windows Firewall

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Then click Next

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Click Install to start the installation

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You can Cancel the installation anytime

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Click Finish to complete

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It will update the virus and spyware definition first

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Then proceed to scan your computer

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Your computer is now protected!

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You can scan your whole PC or selected files anytime

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Tab to update the virus and spyware definition

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Tab to view scan history

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Tab to change the settings of MSE

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Click Help to learn more about MSE

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You can also find MSE on your taskbar

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Always update the virus and spyware definition

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THANK YOU!
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