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Microsoft Security Essentials

Windows 7 comes with all the security tools you need for safe computing - except one.

It has a robust firewall, spyware protection courtesy of Windows Defender, and phishing and malware blockers built into Internet Explorer 8.

The only missing piece of the puzzle is Virus protection. And that's exactly what you get from Microsoft Security Essentials.

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The tool provides a real-time blockade against viruses, spyware, and other threats. It works quietly and unobtrusively in the background in fact, the only time you'll hear from Security Essentials is if it detects a problem or needs an update. I have found it effective at catching the occasional intruder; its impact on system performance is negligible, too. If you're tired of paying annual fees for other antivirus software, Security Essentials is, well, an essential alternative.  