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Third party companies like McAfee, AVG and Norton, develop security software to protect against the security gaps in Microsoft's operating system. In recent years Microsoft has upped its game by providing a free security software download called Microsoft Security Essentials, compatible with Windows 7, XP and Vista. Is it as good as paid-for alternatives? Find out in the full review.
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Microsoft Security Essentials for Windows 7

  • Launch date: Sep 2011
  • Type: Free anti-malware
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Product type Free anti-malware
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