Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) System Requirements

Posted June 19, 2009 – 11:34 am in: Freeware

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If you are planning to download Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) on June 23, Tuesday, make sure that your system is compatible with the system requirements of MSE.

Microsoft Security Essentials System Requirements:

Operating System: Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or Service Pack 3); Windows Vista; Windows 7 (Beta or Release Candidate)

For Windows XP, a PC with:

CPU with clock speed of 500 MHz or higher

Memory of 256 MB RAM or higher

For Windows Vista and Windows 7, a PC with:

CPU with clock speed of 1.0 GHz or higher

Memory of 1 GB RAM or higher

VGA (display): 800×600 or higher

Storage: 140 MB of available hard-disk space

Obviously, an Internet connection is required for installation and to download the latest virus and spyware definitions for Microsoft Security Essentials Beta. The MSE beta will be available at Security Essentials page on Tuesday.