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    Getting rid of the Microsoft Security Essentials warning? Winxp

    Can we get rid of the popping MSSE-warning which is appearing after every start now?
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    Which/ what is the warning?

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    At each start MSSE-warning-window is starting up-on every winxp-pc now- telling us about the situation and telling us to take action.
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    Win 7 defeats that pop up in XP. Yes M$ set that up to happen.

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    Microsoft Wiki > Microsoft Security Essentials 4.5.216.0 on Windows XP - At Risk > 9 April, 2014
    Microsoft Security Essentials ... On Windows XP, the status displayed permanently became ... Red indicating "At Risk". This is by design due to the fact that Windows XP end of support is 8 April, 2014.
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    Microsoft Security Essentials will continue to protect your PC from malware and will continue to receive updates to the definitions through 14 July, 2015. However, Windows XP will no longer receive any updates for newly discovered vulnerabilities which will make your computer more susceptible to attack that cannot be prevented by an antivirus program alone.
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    Microsoft Security Essentials for Windows XP will no longer be available for download beginning 8 April, 2014. A common "repair" for Microsoft Security Essentials is to reinstall the program. Unless you have saved the installer, this will not be possible on Windows XP. Do not download from unauthorized sources/archives.
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    You can uninstall Microsoft Security Essentials and replace it with a different antivirus program of your choosing. Many vendors have committed to provide continued support for Windows XP.

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    I would try to move away from XP if you can. I know that is not always in the budget.

    If you want the error/message/pop-up to go away you could try another free antivirus. It is possible they will all provide the message or a similar message due to XP's expired support status.
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    We will see if the promised danger will take power over my pc in the future. Will switch or run parallel another dual/quad-core with win7. Thanks for the tips.
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