Microsoft Security Essentials

Package of security programs that helps protect Windows operating systems

… Microsoft Security Essentials is a security package that protects your computer against possible …

PRO: Fast
CON: No longer available for first-time download
Vote: 7.1/10 (1096 votes) Platform: Windows

Necessary protection from bad files that can damage a PC

PRO: Light and unobtrusive
CON: No firewall
Vote: 7.2/10 (178 votes) Platform: Windows

Suite of vital utilities to protect your PC

PRO: Light and unobtrusive
CON: No firewall
Vote: 7.2/10 (1318 votes) Platform: Windows

A tool kit to secure a PC from malware and intrusions

… Essentials can scan every file on your hard drive with ease. Microsoft Security Essentials 64-bit works …

PRO: Light and unobtrusive
CON: No firewall
Vote: 0.0/10 (0 votes) Platform: Windows

An antivirus program that is compatible with mobile devices

Vote: 4.5/5 (90 votes) Platform: Android

Protect a system from vulnerabilities and threats and stop resource drain and interruptions with games

PRO: Gamer mode
CON: None I could find
Vote: 5.3/10 (6 votes) Platform: Windows

Comprehensive antivirus software that uses multiple engines

PRO: Well explained
CON: Two additional motors use more RAM
Vote: 7.5/10 (75 votes) Platform: Windows

Suite of tools meant to support your online routine

PRO: SkyDrive integration is unobtrusive
CON: Live Writer is very basic
Vote: 6.1/10 (220 votes) Platform: Windows

Great suite of desktop tools to help you run your life

… Windows Essentials 2012 is a suite of tools from Microsoft that let you do more with Windows …

PRO: SkyDrive integration is unobtrusive
CON: Live Writer is very basic
Vote: 2.9/10 (34 votes) Platform: Windows

Have all of the core essentials to running your Microsoft programs in one easy to access location

Vote: 6.7/10 (6 votes) Platform: Windows