Some independent test from December 2012 show that MSE has one of the worst detection ratios. But it could be improving soon, and anyway it's realiable enough and free (if you paid for your Windows).
Microsoft Security Essentials was created on 2009-09-29.
NO
Microsoft Security Essentials generally comes pre-installed with Windows. If you don't have it you can install it on the Microsoft site.
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There are many features that the Microsoft Security Essentials offers. Microsoft Security Essentials offers protection against different viruses that threaten a computer. It runs on Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7, but not Windows 8.
It does if you set it (go to settings) !
Microsoft Security Essentials is antivirus software for Windows XP through Windows 7. It protects your computer against viruses, spyware, trojan horses and rootkits.
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Configure the settings on your anti-virus software.
No. It wouldn't have any use even if it did.
McAfee Security Center, which has to be purchased, or if you want a free one, download Microsoft Security Essentials, from the Microsoft website.
Like any other software, to uninstall it, you should go to Control Panel, and then click on 'Uninstall a program' under Programs. From there, find Microsoft Security Essentials in the list of applications and begin the uninstall process.