There are times you find it difficult to download the latest definition updates for Microsoft Security Essentials whether because of poor network connection or your system is having difficulty getting the new updates from Microsoft Update Center. Follow the instructions below on how to get Secured.

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How To Manually Download And Install The Latest Definition Updates For Microsoft Security Essentials

You must have Microsoft Security Essentials installed to use the latest Microsoft Security Essentials virus and spyware definitions.

Download MSE - (http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security-essentials-all-versions)

Before you install the correct version of the Microsoft Security Essentials virus and spyware definition updates, you must know:


1. Whether your Microsoft Windows is running in a 32-bit or a 64-bit operating environment,

2. Whether you are logged on to Windows as an administrator.

If you are not sure of your Microsoft Windows environment type, or if you need help verifying that you are an administrator on the computer, go to the Verify your environment anddetermine whether you are logged on with an administrator account Microsoft website.

After you verify the operating environment, follow these steps:

1. Download the Microsoft Security Essentials virus and spyware definition update file that is appropriate for your version of Windows:


Download the file for a 32-bit (x86-based) version of Windows (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=87342)


Download the file for a 64-bit version of Windows (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=87341)

2. Click Run to install the definition update file immediately Or click Save to save the file to the computer. If you click Save, remember the folder where you saved the file.

To install the saved file, follow these step:

Right-click the file, and then click Run As Administrator. If you are prompted for an administrator password or for confirmation, type the password, or click Continue.

When the definition update file runs, a file extraction dialog box appears. The dialog box indicates that the definition update is installing. After the file extraction dialog box closes, you can verify that the virus and spyware definitions were updated. To do this, open Microsoft Security Essentials, click Update, and then examine the virus and spyware definitions status.

For More information on Microsoft Security Essentials Manual Update, Click Here

There you have it. Now that you know how to manually update your Microsoft Security Essentials, Never keep your PC unsafe.

Hope you find this information useful!!!

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