BleachBit vs Microsoft Security Essentials

BleachBit

Description: BleachBit is a free open source disk cleaning utility for Windows and Linux. It allows users to free up hard drive space and maintain their privacy by cleaning cache, cookies, Internet history, temporary files, logs and more.

Type: software

Pricing: Open Source

Microsoft Security Essentials

Description: Microsoft Security Essentials is a free anti-virus program developed by Microsoft. It provides real-time protection against viruses, spyware, and other malicious software for Windows-based PCs.

Type: software

BleachBit Features

• Securely erase temporary files and unused disk space
• Clean browser caches, download histories, cookies/form data and broken shortcuts
• Overwrite deleted files to prevent forensic recovery
• Shred files and clean free disk space to hide traces of activity
• Custom cleaning profiles for advanced users and automated cleaning

Microsoft Security Essentials Features

• Real-time protection against viruses, spyware, and other malware
• Scheduled scanning for threats
• Automatic updates to help keep definitions current
• Lightweight impact on system resources
• Integration with Windows Action Center for security alerts
• Free for personal use on Windows PCs

BleachBit

• Open Source

Microsoft Security Essentials

• Not listed