Microsoft launching free antivirus service soon

[Kay]

You can expect to see the beta version of Morro in the near future.

Specifically, Morro will offer basic antivirus, antispyware and antimalware functions, which analysts estimate will likely be on par with many of the low-end consumer and small-business antivirus products already offered by major security vendors such as Symantec and McAfee.

http://www.crn.com/security/21780099...ebBreakingNews

[hiren_mehta007]

I know this,
Microsoft Anti-Virus (MSAV) was an antivirus program introduced by Microsoft for its MS-DOS operating system. The program first appeared in MS-DOS version 6.0 and last appeared in version 6.22. The first version of the antivirus program was quite rudimentary, had no update facility (though a single update became available), and could only scan for about 1,000 viruses. Microsoft Anti-Virus for Windows (MWAV), included as part of the package, could be run under Windows 3.x.
You told something new.......

[Kay]

Yes, I know it's new. Morro's now available and has been called Security Essentials. Here's some screenshots of what it looks like.

First Look at Microsoft Security Essentials Beta

[urvisoni]

I hope its really free and MS wont charge too much for it. I am really in need of something which is free

[muqtada123]

Morro is free of cost or are they charging some fee because now a days registered versions are expensive

[Kay]

They said free, so I think we can take them at their word that it will be unless we hear different.

[djk]

it is very nice news. i would like to take morro because i believe every product of microsoft and it every product is good.

[valendino]

I am eagerly waiting for this free antivirus I hope I will get automatic updates too

[kiatsiang]

I am eagerly waiting for this free antivirus I hope I will get automatic updates too

Well, microsoft morro free antivirus is still in beta version, and currently there are no news for when the software will be fully launched. If you would like try this antivirus first, you can download from this link http://www.microsoft.com/security_es...ls/market.aspx