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Windows Security Essentials:
The correct answer is C. Protects your computer against viruses and other malicious software.. Windows Security Essentials is a free antivirus software from Microsoft designed to protect against various types of malicious software.
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- AProtects your computer by installing a firewall.
- BProtects your computer against unauthorized access.
- CProtects your computer against viruses and other malicious software.
- DEnsures that all files on your computer are encrypted.
How the community answered
(31 responses)- A3% (1)
- C90% (28)
- D6% (2)
Why each option
Windows Security Essentials is a free antivirus software from Microsoft designed to protect against various types of malicious software.
Windows Security Essentials does not install a firewall; that functionality is typically provided by Windows Firewall.
While protecting against malware indirectly contributes to preventing unauthorized access, MSE's primary function is not to directly block unauthorized access attempts like a firewall or specific security hardening tools.
Windows Security Essentials (MSE) is an antivirus product specifically designed by Microsoft to provide real-time protection against viruses, spyware, and other malicious software for consumer operating systems. It scans files and monitors system behavior to detect and remove threats.
Windows Security Essentials does not encrypt files; that is a function of disk encryption technologies like BitLocker.
Concept tested: Functionality of Microsoft Security Essentials
Source: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/what-is-microsoft-security-essentials-93d39579-24b8-472d-a83d-6b582133878b
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