The program also makes it very clear when you need to take action.
There are only four tabs at the top to navigate through (Home, Update, History, and Settings) and none of the pages are cluttered with content, allowing you to focus on what’s important. That’s why it’s refreshing to see a free product like Security Essentials which has such a clean, minimalist interface.
The programs were often ugly and confusing. Previously, I’ve used a handful of free AV programs on my PCs including Avast and AVG and I always felt like I was getting what I was paying for ( nada) when it came to UI design. The software is also designed to run quietly in the background not eating up CPU and memory use like many AV programs have done in the past.Īnother nice thing about the Security Essentials is its interface. It’s completely free, no strings attached.Īs we noted earlier this summer when the program went into public beta, the software has several features which make it a good alternative to store-bought AV software on the market today including its rootkit protection, one-click fixes, dynamic signature service and more.
Designed to replace the now-discontinued OneCare product, Security Essentials requires no registration, trials, or renewals. Microsoft is releasing Security Essentials, the final version of the new Microsoft-built antivirus software which provides free malware protection for Windows PCs.
