Microsoft Security Essentials installation on Windows 8.1 pro

Windows 8.1 comes with Anti-Malware protection which is Windows Defender. In start, if you search for Windows Defender, you could open it. It is replacement for Microsoft Security Essentials in Windows 8.1 and it will protects same way as Microsoft Security Essentials.

You don't need any additional Anti-Malware protection and you could just use Windows Defender in Windows 8.1 as it protects you against Virus, Worm, Trojan, Spyware, Adware, etc.

Hi,

I am currently using Windows 8.1 Pro. Looking for a good antivirus program. I am not able to find Microsoft security Essentials for this version of OS. my old Microsoft security Essentials of Windows 7 showing compatibility issues with Windows 8.1 .

Could u please help me find Microsoft security Essentials for Windows 8.1 Pro.

or any other good antivirus tool suggestions are also welcome.

Thanks

Lokesh.

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/protect/wiki/mse-protect_start/microsoft-security-essentials-installation/e6e18776-9571-42e9-8fc0-66717dde0e19

"Note that MSE is not compatible with Windows 8. Windows Defender, on Windows 8, provides the same comprehensive protection as MSE on Windows 7. "

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