Why I like Microsoft Security Essentials

There are hundreds of antivirus programs made for Windows operating systems.   Time and time again I am asked what is the best antivirus solution?   Most recently I have been answering this question with Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE).   I like MSE for 3 reasons,

-          Performance,  MSE has a minimal impact on system resources where other packages tend to eat system resources up.  This combine with a effective antivirus engine makes it stand out for me.

-          Cost, MSE is free.  Though the axiom you get what you pay for may come to mind, the reality is Microsoft has a vested interest in your computing experience. With other operating systems such as Linux, Mac OX / OS X, and even Android to a lesser extent as possible alternatives, Microsoft must ensure that their operating system runs as smoothly and trouble free as possible.

-          Ease of use.   With a single interface of four tabs and ease to configure regular checks MSE wins hands down in this case.

With that being said there are many other options that might better fit your computing needs, but more often than not I think MSE might be the best fit.

Microsoft Security Essentials