James Delahunty
1 Oct 2009 0:59
Earlier this week, Microsoft officially made its free anti-virus software available for download after being beta tested for some time. Microsoft Security Essentials provides real-time protection for your home PC that guards against viruses, spyware, and other malicious software. It updates daily to ensure that it keeps its database up-to-date with the latest virus and other malware threats.
"Microsoft Security Essentials is a free download from Microsoft that is simple to install, easy to use, and always kept up to date so you can be assured your PC is protected by the latest technology. It’s easy to tell if your PC is secure — when you’re green, you’re good. It’s that simple," Microsoft's website reads.
"Microsoft Security Essentials runs quietly and efficiently in the background so that you are free to use your Windows-based PC the way you want—without interruptions or long computer wait times." The Redmond giant said that it is not out to steal business from anti-virus companies such as McAfee or Symantec Corporation.
Instead, Microsoft is hoping that people who do not already run anti-virus software, and will not consider buying anti-virus software, will be the ones who choose to run Microsoft Security Essentials.
More info: http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/