microsoft security essential for windows xp

can I install ms security essential on windows xp if not why not and what does ms have for xp,thank you.
Yes, according to the Security Essentials website (http://www.microsoft.com/Security_Essentials/resources.aspx?mkt=en-us&s=1#mainNav):

Minimum system requirements for Microsoft Security Essentials

Operating System: Genuine Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or Service Pack 3); Windows Vista (Gold, Service Pack 1, or Service Pack 2); Windows 7

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Yes, it runs fine on XP. I have it on two of my own XP machines.
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