Microsoft Security Essentials
Anti Virus Software
Download Microsoft Security Essentials free online at microsoft.com/security_essentials. Once the program is opened, it may ask for an administer's username and password. Run the set-up wizard.
Once Microsoft Security Essentials is installed, check for virus definition updates.
To update, select the Update tab and click Update.
Next, run a scan to prevent virus threats.
To run a scan, select the Home tab. For routine safety scans, select Quick Scan. For severe infections, select Full Scan.
IT recommends scanning on a weekly basis to stay protected against viruses.
To set up a weekly automatic scan in Microsoft Security Essentials, select the Settings tab. Enter a day and time that works for you and click Save Changes.
