Does this Micrososft Security Essentials run on W8 ok?

[Girom]

Download Microsoft Security Essentials - Microsoft Windows
I found 64 bit for Windows7. Does that work with W8 too?

 

[Mystere]

No. Windows 8 comes with Security Essentials, however it's been integrated into Windows Defender (and it's just called Defender).

You don't need to install it.

 

[salim96]

windows 8 indeeed has built-in MSE, which is now re-branded as windows defender.however, you couldn't access windows defender if you are using another antivirus.hope this helps you

 

[XweAponX]

Defender in 8 is actually much better than the original defender and MSE, but I still prefer Eset NOD32

 

[Doubts]

It's okay, I wish it had better active protection but it isn't bad.

(I've seen infections/retroviruses from browsers completely shut down MSE before so I'm a little disappointed to be honest).

I hear Windows Defender for 8 is a tad better.