Status of Microsoft Security Essentials in the last 24 hours
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In Isnotdown, you will be able to instantly check if Microsoft Security Essentials works perfectly, or on the contrary, if it is registering some type of problem to offer its services.
The Microsoft Security Essentials service appears to be working!
Frequent failures of Microsoft Security Essentials
Will Microsoft Security Essentials running on my system continue to run? Yes, we will continue to provide signature updates for Microsoft Security Essentials until 2023.
The best alternative is Avast Free Antivirus.
It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Clam AntiVirus or Avira Antivirus.
Other great apps like Microsoft Security Essentials are Windows Security, Kaspersky AntiVirus, ESET NOD32 Antivirus and Bitdefender Antivirus.
A possible reason for this problem is that you have conflicting security software still installed fully or partially on the PC.
Be sure you have removed all other security software from the PC.
Troubleshooting Tips
Still stuck and not enjoying Microsoft Security Essentials, then go to Step 3.