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Will Microsoft Security Essentials Continue to Work on Windows 7?

Alexander Ross • • 3 min read
Will Microsoft Security Essentials Continue to Work on Windows 7?
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Will Microsoft Security Essentials continue to protect my PC after end of support? No, your Windows 7 PC will not be protected by Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) after January 14, 2020. This product is unique to Windows 7 and follows the same lifecycle dates for support.

Will Microsoft Security Essentials still work on Windows 7?

Support for Windows 7 ended on January 14, 2020

Microsoft Security Essentials reached end of service on January 14, 2020 and is no longer available as a download. Microsoft will continue to release signature updates (including engine) to service systems currently running Microsoft Security Essentials untill 2023.

How long will Microsoft Security Essentials support Windows 7?

End of Support for Microsoft Security Essentials and Windows 7: January 14, 2020. Will Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) continue to protect my computer after the end of support? No, your Windows 7 computer is not protected by MSE after January 14, 2020.

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Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.