Stuck on “Installing Security Essentials…” when installing

Problem When you are installing Microsoft Security Essentials it stalls with the message “Installing Security Essentials…” and may never progress. Cause The installer may be stored in a folder with limited permissions. Solution When you download the installer, save the file to your Desktop. If using Internet Explorer, make sure to choose the “Save” option… Continue reading Stuck on “Installing Security Essentials…” when installing