anyweb Posted September 29, 2009 Report post Posted September 29, 2009 Microsoft have released their free anti-virus and anti-malware software (codenamed 'Morro') to the public, under the name of 'Microsoft Security Essentials'. Microsoft's intent to release free anti-virus software has been known for as long ago as 2004 when Microsoft bought out GeCad and Pelican Software. Microsoft also purchased Giant Antispyware (which was generally considered to be a good product at the time) and later became Windows Defender, as well as being built into Windows Vista by default. Microsoft previously had Windows Live OneCare, a paid subscription security suite including extras like parental controls and photo backup, but discontinued the product possibly due to user and industry-wide criticism of the product, and that Morro was already on the horizon. more > http://www.osnews.com/story/22255/Microsoft_Security_Essentials_Released you can download the files here: Windows XP 32‐bit: mssefullinstall-x86fre-en-us-xp.exe Windows Vista/WIN7 32‐bit: mssefullinstall-x86fre-en-us-vista-win7.exe Windows Vista/WIN7 64‐bit: mssefullinstall-amd64fre-en-us-vista-win7.exe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
