Microsoft Security Essentials 1.0 is one of the best security packages available according to the renowned anti-virus software tester AV-comparatives. These tests are performed periodically by AV-comparatives on the numerous security solutions available.

The security software are tested basically by subjecting them to a plethora of viruses,worms,trojans etc observing how many are detected and also on the number of false positives. Also one of the most important tests is the proactive threat detection test which judges a softwares ability to detect new malware.

It was able to detect 59% of the viruses,trojans and worms thrown showing a respectable detection rate in the proactive detection test. This security package however truly made its mark in the false positives test showing only three false positives while many paid products showed over fifteen.

Its greatest advantage is that its free unlike most other security products which are paid, and their free versions are not that good. To use Microsoft Security Essentials 1.0, the only requirement is to have a genuine Windows operating system. The rest is free.

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