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Where can I get the virus definition update file for Microsoft Security Essential? I want to know the official place for MSE virus definition.
2012-04-08 17:21:00
MSE should update them if you click "Update" within the program.
2012-04-08 14:36:00
The official place to get these updates is inside Microsoft Security Essentials; there's an easy-to-use update tool here. Alternatively, you can run Windows Update to get the same updates.
2012-04-07 23:44:00
Hello, this might help: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971606
2012-04-07 17:37:00
Perhaps hereHow to manually download the latest definition updates for Microsoft ...http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971606Install the latest Microsoft Security Essentials definition updates http://www.microsoft.com/security/portal/definitions/howtomse.aspx