Many people do not know there is a free anti-virus/malware program provided directly by Microsoft. Why bother installing a paid application when you can get free protection for your computer directly from the software manufacturer?
Microsoft Security Essentials is a free anti-malware solution for your computer provided by Microsoft. It helps protect against viruses, spyware, and other malicious software. It’s available for Windows XP SP2(and higher), Windows Vista, and Windows 7.
To download the latest version directly from Microsoft, please follow the link below:
