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microsoft security essential for windows 8.1 laptop

Anonymous
2016-07-15T08:08:03+00:00

Pls tell me how to download Microsoft security essential for Windows 8.1 laptop

It  is 64 bit.

Note: tell me for Windows 8.1. Not for  Windows 8

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  1. Anonymous
    2016-07-15T09:09:40+00:00

    Pls tell me how to download Microsoft security essential for Windows 8.1 laptop

    It  is 64 bit.

    Note: tell me for Windows 8.1. Not for  Windows 8 

    Hi,

    Windows Security Essentials is NOT for Windows 8.1 and is not compatible with it..

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/18869/windows-7-security-essentials-product-information

    The new Windows comes with Windows Defender

    Windows Defender for Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 8, and Windows RT provides built-in protection against malware. You can't use Microsoft Security Essentials, but you don't need to—Windows Defender is already included and ready to go.

    But if you’re looking to protect a PC with an older version of Windows, you can use Microsoft Security Essentials to help guard against viruses, spyware, and other malicious software. It provides real-time protection for your home or small business PCs.

    Minimum system requirements for running Microsoft Security Essentials

    Microsoft Security Essentials is free* and easy to download and use. Here's what you need to run it:

    • Operating System: Windows Vista (Service Pack 1 or Service Pack 2), Windows 7

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    Windows 8.1 already has its own built-in antivirus Windows Defender, which is part of the Windows 8.1 Operating System.

    Cheers.

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