Can I use Microsoft Security Essentials with Windows 8?
A reader writes: Can I use Microsoft Security Essentials with Windows 8? No—but you don’t need to.
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What is a Microsoft account?
A Microsoft account (formerly known as a Windows Live ID) is a single email address and password you use to sign in to various Microsoft products and services. -
Watch out for fake Java updates
You may have seen reports about security alerts for Java recently. -
Fraud alert: Microsoft Services Agreement email scam
We’ve received reports of a recent email scam that spoofs the Microsoft Services Agreement. -
“Fix it” available for Internet Explorer
Today we released a downloadable tool called a “Fix it” for Internet Explorer. -
How do I get rid of all of these security warnings?
Rogue security software (also known as “scareware”) creates pop-up warnings that look like legitimate security updates. -
Free PC safety scan
Think your computer might have a virus? The Microsoft Security scanner is a free download that will scan your computer and help you remove viruses, spyware, and other malicious software. -
Is my computer up to date?
To get updates for Windows and other Microsoft programs at the same time, including updates for Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and more), go to the Microsoft Update website. -
Report scams in Hotmail, Xbox, and more
If you think you’re a target of a phishing scam or other fraud in an email, Xbox instant message, or on a website, you can report it. -
Conquering the Coreflood botnet
The FBI and U.S. Department of Justice announced an operation to take down the Coreflood botnet. -
How do spammers get my email address?
It pays to keep your email address as private as possible, but sometimes it seems like there’s nothing you can do to keep it out of the hands of spammers. -
Use Microsoft Fix it to update Windows XP
Microsoft is aware of a vulnerability that affects only Windows XP and Windows Server 2003.
