How can I be sure that the microsoft updates are real and safe?

Can't find how to control updates for Microsoft Security Essentials. I can control scans but not updates.?

  • I checked Setting in Essentials but no update controls.

  • Answer:

    Lol! They come automatically with your Windows updates. The problem is when you want to ditch it: then you are actually stuck with them until the death of your computer. And it is reviewed by most UK PC magazines such as PCAnswer, Web user, Computer active, and even comparison sites as lower in detection than better (and free) antivirus that also do antirootkits, antispyware...

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Try running it as the administrator by right clicking on the icon, left click on 'run as administrator'.

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