Don't bother with the MS web site, Instead, visit the web site below and arrow down to the three links in the body of the article to download MSE. Select the link appropriate for your OS, and your download will start immediately. As long as you have a genuine copy of Windows, the set-up and installation should be a breeze. There is no captcha, registration or special configuration settings to deal with. http://arstechnica.com/microsoft/news/2009/09/first-look-microsoft-security-essentials-impresses.ars Gerald ----- Original Message ----- From: Alan Clendinen To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Monday, November 16, 2009 5:52 AM Subject: Download link for MS Security essentials? A member of this list suggested using the Microsoft Security Essentials anti-virus software, and provided the following link: microsoft.com/security_essentials/ Okay, I went there and searched around, trying a number of links, searching in vain for a download link. Microsoft seems to be imitating AVG, who also likes to hide their free anti-virus software in a rat's maze. Can someone please provide a link that leads to the actual download page? Thanks! Alan ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Bing brings you maps, menus, and reviews organized in one place. Try it now.