Should I remove Microsoft Security Essentials and Options?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
1% remove it99% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #45,621
United States Rank #25,651
Reach 0.0018%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
Average installed length: 10.36 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
1.0 |
100.00% |
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Microsoft Security Essentials and Options
by Microsoft Security Essentials
Overview
Microsoft Security Essentials and Options is a software program developed by Microsoft Security Essentials. The setup package is about 1.75 MB (1,832,448 bytes) when donwloaded. Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 10. While about 98% of users of Microsoft Security Essentials and Options come from the United States, it is also popular in Canada.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\microsoft security essentials and options
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Security Essentials and Options\Uninstaller.exe
Estimated size: 1.75 MB
Files installed by Microsoft Security Essentials and Options
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Uninstaller.exe (by AirInstaller) - Software Uninstaller (Uninstaller)
How do I remove Microsoft Security Essentials and Options?
You can uninstall Microsoft Security Essentials and Options from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
- Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
- When you find the program Microsoft Security Essentials and Options, click it, and then do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
- Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Microsoft Security Essentials and Options.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 61%
Win Vista 3%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 1%
Keep it 99%
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GLOBAL RANK
#45,621
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
61.11% |
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Windows 10 |
36.11% |
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Windows Vista |
2.78% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
55.56% |
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Windows 8.1 |
16.67% |
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Windows 10 Home |
11.11% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
5.56% |
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Windows 8.1 Connected |
5.56% |
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Windows 10 Pro |
2.78% |
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Geography
98.44% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
98.44% |
Canada |
1.56% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
45.16% |
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Dell |
22.58% |
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ASUS |
9.68% |
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Acer |
9.68% |
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Toshiba |
6.45% |
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Lenovo |
6.45% |
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Common models |
ASUSTeK X551MA |
6.06% |
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Dell Inspiron 660s |
6.06% |
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HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
6.06% |
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LENOVO 90B70017US |
6.06% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite P775D |
3.03% |
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TOSHIBA SATELLITE C850D-1... |
3.03% |
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