Top 15 Microsoft Security Essentials Alternative and Similar Softwares | Dec 2024

Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) is an antivirus software product that provides real-time protection against different types of malicious software such as viruses, spyware, rootkits and Trojan horses.

Microsoft Security Essentials is a free download from Microsoft (Space demand: only 17.63 MB.) that is simple to install, easy to use, and always kept up to date so you can be assured your PC is protected by the latest technology.

1. iAntiVirus

iAntiVirus With iAntiVirus you are protected against the most nefarious cyber-threats attempting to gain access to your Mac and personal information. Protect your Mac from the latest online threatsBlocks threats before they can damage your Mac, iPhoto pictures, iTunes™ media and other files.Stops spyware that can be used to eavesdrop on......

2. Outpost Antivirus Pro

Outpost Antivirus Pro Fast anti-malware module combines anti-virus and anti-spyware plus web control. Improved System and Application Guard keeps OS and applications protected, and the program activity tracker lets you review system modifications in real time. Enhanced proactive protection module blocks zero-day threats, and ID Block prevents confidential information like bank account numbers,......

3. PhrozenSoft VirusTotal Uploader

PhrozenSoft VirusTotal Uploader PhrozenSoft VirusTotal Uploader is an easy and powerful solution to upload any suspicious file to the official VirusTotal website, and receive the results in real time. VirusTotal is a free service which allows you to scan files using most of the well-known antivirus programs and, because it scans a file......

4. ActiveScan

ActiveScan [NOTE: This online scanner works only on Windows OS.] You can use ActiveScan (by Panda Security) to make sure that your PC is free from all types of threats. ActiveScan detects all types of: Viruses, Trojans, worms. Spyware. Jokes. Dialers. Hacking Tools. Security Risks. Tracking Cookies.It also detects vulnerabilities of......

5. Winpooch Watchdog

Winpooch Watchdog Winpooch is a watchdog for Windows (2000, XP, 2003, but only 32-bits). It detects modifications in your system, so as to detect a trojan or a spyware installation. It also includes a real-time anti-virus.......

6. Comodo Cleaning Essentials

Comodo Cleaning Essentials Comodo Cleaning Essentials (CCE) is a set of powerful security tools designed to help users identify and remove malware and unsafe processes from Windows computers. Designed as a portable application, the software requires no installation and can be run directly from removable media such as a USB key. CCE Features......

7. Motti Antivirus

Motti Antivirus Motti antivirus is a free program that can scan and detect all viruses!Beta 3 changelog:Brand new theme called Mot De MordenRootkit scansCustom scansBuilt in CalcBuild in tabbed web browserbuilt in Media Playeradded 1Million more virus detectionsAuto Update......

8. Inoculate Virus Cleaner

Inoculate Virus Cleaner Inoculate Virus Cleaner is a handy virus scanner / cleaner designed to look for and clean viruses, malware and other unwanted files from your computer. Rizone Virus Cleaner will not slow down your computer and can be used together with all other anti-virus systems. We even recommend you use it......

9. PC Tools Internet Security

PC Tools Internet Security PC Tools Internet Security combines the award-winning security technologies from PC Tools, including Spyware Doctor AntiSpyware, AntiVirus, Firewall Plu and Spam protection, to provide complete integrated protection for your PC.......

10. ThreatFire

ThreatFire ThreatFire, features innovative real-time behavioral protection technology that provides powerful standalone protection or the perfect complement to traditional signature-based antivirus programs.ThreatFires patent-pending ActiveDefense technology offers unsurpassed protection against both known and unknown zero-day viruses, worms, trojans, rootkits, buffer overflows, spyware, adware and other malware.......

11. Norton Internet Security

Norton Internet Security Norton Internet Security anti virus software from Symantec offers protection against the latest online threats such as hackers, phishing, spyware protection and much more.......

12. Norton AntiVirus

Norton AntiVirus Norton AntiVirus is an antivirus suite developed by Symantec Corporation, with a focus on providing malware and exploit protection. It is compatible with the Microsoft Windows and Macintosh OS X operating systems.......

13. eScan Anti-Virus

eScan Anti-Virus eScan Anti-Virus solution designed for home users is a comprehensive Anti-Virus and Content Security Solution that provides proactive protection to your computers against Malware and other threats that creep around the internet such as Viruses, Spyware, Adware, Keyloggers, Rootkits, Botnets, Hackers, Spam, and range of Information Security threats.......

14. FireEye

FireEye The leader in stopping advanced targeted attacks that bypass existing defenses, such as traditional and next generation firewalls, IPS, anti-virus, and gateways.FireEye Mobile Threat Prevention keeps users safe from mobile threats.Unlike traditional antivirus programs that rely on signature matching, the FireEye Mobile Threat Prevention analyzes mobile apps to uncover the......

15. Panda Cloud Cleaner

Panda Cloud Cleaner Complete disinfection of malware other antivirus can't detect.- Greater detection capacity than traditional antivirus solutions thanks to its latest generation technologies.- Online detection of all types of malware, vulnerabilities and unknown threats.- Easy to use from your browser and always up-to-date against the latest threats.- A free report about threats......