Microsoft Security Essentials Alternatives

Microsoft Security Essentials is described as '(MSE) is an antivirus software product that provides real-time protection against different types of malicious software such as viruses, spyware, rootkits and Trojan horses' and is a leading Anti-Virus app in the security & privacy category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Microsoft Security Essentials for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone and Linux apps. The best Microsoft Security Essentials alternative is ClamAV, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Microsoft Security Essentials are Avast Free Antivirus, Microsoft Defender, Bitdefender Antivirus and Avira Antivirus.

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    Antivirus software can be very hard to use, it often slows down your computer and seems to be built by engineers for engineers. Digital defender antivirus is designed to be the opposite: easy to use, extremely fast and it should never slow down your computer.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    VirIT eXplorer is an AntiVirus and AntiMalware software for Microsoft Windows.

    VirIT eXplorer is distributed in two different versions:

    VirIT eXplorer PRO: the AntiVirus, AntiSpyware and AntiMalware suite with also Personal Firewall. VirIT eXplorer Lite: the FREE versi.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    The AVG Rescue CD is essentially a portable version of AVG Anti-Virus supplied through Linux distribution. It can be used in the form of a bootable CD or bootable USB flash drive to recover your computer when the system cannot be loaded normally, such as after an extensive or...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Winpooch is a watchdog for Windows (2000, XP, 2003, but only 32-bits). It detects modifications in your system, so as to detect a trojan or a spyware installation. It also includes a real-time anti-virus.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Preventon’s antivirus software removes and protects you against the latest strains of viruses, malware, worms, Trojans and more. With Preventon Free, you are protected against cyber threats attempting to gain access to your PC.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Effective and easy to use free antivirus for your PC. Protects against viruses, trojans, worms and malware. Amiti has built-in real-time memory shields, scheduling, multiple skin and translations support.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Network Security Task Manager detects malware that traditional signature-based security solutions do not recognise. In this way, Network Security Task Manager helps to detect industrial espionage, sabotage and security-critical software.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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