Removal of Microsoft Security Essentials

How can I remove Microsoft Security Essentials of programs on my XP computer?  It is in conflict with my anti-virus.

Hello HCG19,

Microsoft Security Essential is "also" an anti virus application. It is not wise to run two applications on the same machine antivirus anti. The result is, as you've found, a conflict.

MSE can be removed by opening the control panel and then clicking Add/Remove Programs icon. Scroll to the element MSE and click it to start the uninstallation.

This forum post is my own opinion and does not necessarily reflect the opinion or the opinion of Microsoft, its employees or other MVPS.

John Barnett MVP: Windows XP Expert associated with: Windows Expert - consumer: www.winuser.co.uk |  vistasupport.mvps.org | xphelpandsupport.mvps.org | www.silversurfer-Guide.com

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