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Bobbo
Explorer III
Dec 22, 2014

Help with Microsoft Security Essentials on Windows 7 Pro

Microsoft Security Essentials started acting squirrely on my Windows 7 Professional machine. Loading sometimes, or not. Icon not appearing on task bar. I tried to uninstall it with the control pane...
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downtheroad
Explorer
Dec 22, 2014
Try Revo Uninstaller (download for free). Use the "Force Uninstall Mode." Revo Uninstaller LINK

Then download any one of the better free anti-virus programs out there.
Avast
AVG
AVira
BitDefender
Panda
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