Make sure to download your antivirus from an official site to be sure that you have a reliable version. It is not possible to have any other antivirus from third parties like Baidu Antivirus, Norton Safe Web, or Smadav antivirus installed on your computer since they could clash with the software. Particularly in environments with high stress, It is best to switch up to Windows 11 for the latest security updates and features straight from Microsoft. Despite its robust nature, the software, MSE is an old option for older operating systems.
Based on Softpedia, Windows 8 Setup requires Microsoft Security Essentials to be removed prior to upgrading on Windows 7.
