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I understand Microsoft cannot bundle MSE because of that being a monopoly but I really wish they could

They can and they have in Windows 8: http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2012/11/ask-lh-does-microsoft-s...

They've renamed it to Windows Defender (confusing, since this was a different product in earlier versions) but the interface is virtually identical to Security Essentials.

MSE is effectively bundled with Windows 8 as Windows Defender.

Better software exists (for free). A little research will lead you to it.

Why the coyness?

What is that better software?

Some people might have weird definitions of "better", so it might also be handy to say why that software is better.

Exactly for that reason.

I wouldn't bother if you're just going to be cryptic.

Cool. All the free anti-virus I was aware of has a premium version that is not free and the free version always bugs the user about upgrading. I'd rather not advise such software.