Windows defender was Microsoft's first attempt at trying to secure the Windows operating system. It was a fairly good free program that was designed to help against spyware and adware that can plague window's users if they aren't careful when surfing the internet.
Windows defender did a good job as what it was designed for, but it was only a partial solution. It didn't not protect at all against the more malicious programs such as trojans and worms. Since almost half of windows users have...
Does Microsoft Security Essentials replace Windows Defender?
Run Windows Defender, and is installed Microsoft Security Essentials, Windows Defender will be automatically disabled, I deliberately did experiments, Microsoft Security Essentials with anti-spy, and that is too little monitoring behavior.
Windows Defender protects against adware and spyware, while MSE does all that and more (protection from viruses, rootkits, etc).
MSE will actually disable Windows Defender to manage your PC's re...
Yesterday, Neowin site released three Morro screenshots of free Microsoft antivirus software, Morro learned today Neowin will be named "Microsoft Security Essentials". Morro is a development code, "Microsoft Security Essentials" is the real product name, according to sources familiar with the insider said "Microsoft Security Essentials" will be officially released in September.