Understanding alert levels in Microsoft Security Essentials

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Alert level	What it means	What to do
Severe	These are widespread or exceptionally malicious programs, similar to viruses or worms, which negatively affect your privacy and the security of your PC, and can damage your PC.	Remove this software immediately.
High	These are programs that might collect personal information and negatively affect your privacy or damage your PC. For example, the program collects information or changes settings, typically without your knowledge or consent.	Remove this software immediately.
Medium	These are programs that might affect your privacy or make changes to your PC that could negatively impact your computing experience. For example, the program collects personal information or changes settings.	Review the alert details to see why the software was detected. If you don't like what the software does or if you don't recognize and trust the publisher, consider blocking or removing the software.
Low	This is potentially unwanted software that might collect information about you or your PC or it might change how your computer works. However, the software is operating in agreement with the licensing terms displayed when you installed the software.	This software is typically benign when it runs on your PC, unless it was installed without your knowledge. If you're not sure whether to allow it, review the alert details, or check to see if you recognize and trust the software publisher.

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