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MsMpEng.exe Prevention Process

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   The msmpeng.exe process is used by the Microsoft Security Essentials (Windows Defender) program to perform spyware scanning procedures. It is a high-quality, hassle-free antivirus protection for your home or small business PC. When Windows Live OneCare is installed in your computer, the msmpeng.exe file is also automatically saved in your computer.

To ensure that your system is protected, you can determine the activity of the msmpeng.exe file through Windows Task Manager (Ctrl+Alt+Delete/Taskmanager/Processes). Also, when the msmpeng.exe file is performing a scan, you can view the details of the scan through the Windows Defender user interface.

The main functions of the msmpeng.exe file include the ability to remove, quarantine, and prevent spyware infections. Apart from scanning for spyware, the msmpeng.exe file also searches for worms and trojans.

The framework of the msmpeng.exe file was based on the GIANT Antispyware, a product of GIANT Company Software, Inc. Apart from scanning, Windows Defender also includes various real-time Security agents used to check areas of Windows that can contain unsafe programs. ActiveX applications can also be removed by the msmpeng.exe file.



Non-system processes like msmpeng.exe originate from software you installed on your system. As most applications store data in your system's registry.

I've been running Microsoft Windows Defender on my Windows machine since it was first offered (2007). It provides real-time protection against viruses, spyware, and other malicious software. It really works well guarding your PC against spyware and other malicious software that can install itself on your PC without your knowledge or expressed consent.

It's a free* download from Microsoft that is simple to install, easy to use, and is automatically updated to protect your PC with the latest technology. I'm pleased with it's performance.

*(As long as you're running a genuine Windows)

If you're interested here's the Microsoft page to check it out and download it:

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security_essentials/default.aspx


 Source: microsoft.com

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