Microsoft is killing off Windows 7, but Microsoft Security Essentials lives on
Microsoft is killing off Windows 7, but Microsoft Security Essentials lives on Microsoft changes its mind When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. WhileWindows 7 reaches its End of Lifestage on January 14, 2020,Microsoftwill continue to provide updates for the Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) app, which is the built-in antivirus program included inWindows 7. This is despite Microsoft itself releasing an updatedFAQ on Extended Security Updates for Windows 7, which says that “yourWindows 7computer is not protected by MSE after January 14, 2020....