Microsoft Security Essentials

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf antivirus software
gptkbp:availableIn 32-bit and 64-bit systems
gptkbp:competitors gptkb:Norton_Antivirus
gptkb:AVG_Antivirus
McAfee Antivirus
Avast Antivirus
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:Microsoft
gptkbp:discontinued January 2016
gptkbp:features performance optimization
user-friendly interface
customizable settings
email scanning
malware removal
real-time protection
web protection
automatic updates
user notifications
spyware protection
offline scanning
rootkit detection
quarantine management
behavior monitoring
network protection
system restore point creation
automatic threat updates
community-based feedback
detection of potentially unwanted programs
support for multiple user accounts
support for removable media scanning
system health report
integration_with_Windows_Firewall
gptkbp:firstPublished September 2009
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Microsoft Security Essentials
gptkbp:integration gptkb:Windows_Action_Center
gptkbp:isUpdatedBy January 2016
gptkbp:languageSpoken multiple languages
gptkbp:license freeware
gptkbp:notable_player real-time protection
cloud-based protection
scheduled scanning
gptkbp:platforms Windows
gptkbp:primaryUser generally positive
gptkbp:released approximately 10 MB
gptkbp:releaseDate September 29, 2009
gptkbp:replacedBy Windows_Defender_in_Windows_8_and_later
gptkbp:successor Windows Defender
gptkbp:systemRequirements Windows_XP_SP3_or_later
gptkbp:targetAudience small businesses
home users
gptkbp:type custom scan
full scan
quick scan
gptkbp:userInterface graphical user interface