Is Microsoft Security Essentials part of Windows 7? If so, is it available in all versions? I have it on the netbook I purchased online that has Windows 7 Starter. I know it's free and seems to do a pretty decent job.
It isn't part of Windows, but it can be downloaded for free on any version of Windows. It does a great job, and should work fine for your system.
Microsoft Security Essentials is a separate offering from Microsoft. It's not bundled with Windows 7 it is a separate download all by itself. All versions of windows 7 are supported including 32 bit and 64 bit. Vista and XP (32 bit only) are also supported.
Download details: Microsoft Security Essentials
Looks like it's being pushed through now as optional Windows Update for machines with no AV.
Anyone else getting the Update?
It's such a lean AV Updates installs it easier than Silverlight or Live Essentials.
It's not a part of Windows 7 itself to prevent more Anti-trust litigation with US and EU. However it's offered for free online for any version as previously stated. Also RE: being pushed out as optional: Good on Microsoft for doing some effort to make computers more secure.
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