That’s an obfuscating piece of bafflegab, subject to whimsical interpretation, as I described in the Computerworld article last week. This product is unique to Windows 7 and follows the same lifecycle dates for support. No, your Windows 7 PC will not be protected by Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) after January 14, 2020. Will Microsoft Security Essentials continue to protect my PC after end of support? Then on the AMA, responded by referring to the Extended Security Update FAQ, which says: However, the MSE platform will no longer be updated. If you encounter problems while trying to install definition updates for Microsoft Security Essentials, you can download and install the latest Microsoft.
Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) will continue to receive signature updates after January 14, 2020. Marti is having trouble updating virus definitions with Microsoft Security Essentials.
14.Ĭiting the Windows 7 support FAQ which says: MSE will continue to receive signature updates after Jan. Microsoft engineer Mike Cure provided an official response: Can you confirm that Microsoft will really, for sure, cut off Microsoft Security Essentials malware signature updates after January 14? Even if you’re paying for Extended Support?
