Download Microsoft Security Essentials

Efficient and user-friendly antivirus protection from Microsoft, offering automated updates and multiple scan options

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

Efficient antivirus solution with seamless Windows integration and straightforward user interface

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

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

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: 9.0/10 (1 votes) Platform: Windows

An essential update tool by Microsoft to enhance Windows 10's security and performance

Vote: 8.0/10 (1 votes) Platform: Windows

Robust network monitoring and diagnostics tool for enhanced security

Vote: 10.0/10 (2 votes) Platform: Windows

Comprehensive suite of free Microsoft tools designed to enhance productivity and media management on Windows

… 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: 3.0/10 (51 votes) Platform: Windows

A streamlined classic browser with essential features for uncomplicated web surfing and basic security tools

… online, you need a good browser on your computer. Though Microsoft automatically includes IE on many …

PRO: Tabbed browsing
CON: Doesn’t fully embrace the latest web standards
Vote: 6.8/10 (1442 votes) Platform: Windows

Essential tool for developers to build and execute multiple language applications efficiently

… Developed by Microsoft, the Microsoft .NET Framework contains a number of different files used …

PRO: Rollout is based on .NET Core 2.1
CON: The algorithm used to create XOML files has changed
Vote: 7.0/10 (305 votes) Platform: Windows

Comprehensive suite of tools enhancing Windows functionality with essential applications for social, media, and productivity needs

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

Microsoft Security Essentials