Microsoft Security Essentials is available for several languages and operating systems.

To download and install Microsoft Security Essentials

  1. Go to the Microsoft Security Essentials download Web site: Download Microsoft Security Essentials (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=195294).

  2. Under the Download Now button, click Locales and languages to select your preferred language and the appropriate operating system. Supported operating systems include the

    • 32-bit versions of Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.

    • 64-bit versions of Windows 7 and Windows Vista.

  3. Follow the on-screen instructions to install Microsoft Security Essentials.

  4. Restart your computer after the installation completes.

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