Learn how to stop Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) from scanning your computer on a schedule.
Turn Scheduled MSE Scanning Off
- Open Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) by going to Start, All Programs, Microsoft Security Essentials, and then select Microsoft Security Essentials.
- Select the Settings tab.
- Uncheck Run a scheduled scan on my computer (recommended) and then click Save changes.
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