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Microsoft's free Security Essentials software goes live
techspot.com - 9/30/2009
Microsoft's free Security Essentials software goes live
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Following a year-long development phase and several months in limited public beta, Microsoft has finally released the full version of its anti-malware scanner today -- Microsoft Security Essentials. Formerly codenamed Morro, this free-of-charge replacement for OneCare is designed to provide ...
First look: Microsoft Security Essentials impresses
arstechnica.com - 9/29/2009
First look: Microsoft Security Essentials impresses
— arstechnica.com — After a short three-month beta program, Microsoft is officially releasing  Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE), its free, real-time... consumer antimalware solution for fighting viruses, spyware, rootkits, and Trojans. MSE is yet another layer of defense ... (more) First look: Microsoft Security Essentials impresses

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Microsoft confirms no Windows 7 restrictions for netbooks
tgdaily.com - 9/25/2009
Microsoft confirms no Windows 7 restrictions for netbooks
— tgdaily.com — Fears that netbook manufacturers would be forced to install a cut-down version of Windows 7 on their... machines have been allayed by Microsoft. The software giant also confirmed that the daft three application limit originally planned for Windows 7 ... (more) Microsoft confirms no Windows 7 restrictions for netbooks

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blogs.zdnet.com - 9/24/2009
Windows 8: More early clues start to emerge
— blogs.zdnet.com — As soon as Microsoft releases the final bits of a new Windows release to manufacturing -- and... often before -- many users' thoughts turn to what's next. Windows 7 was released to manufacturing in late July. By late August, Microsoft's Windows client ... (more) Windows 8: More early clues start to emerge

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TechSpot:  Microsoft's antivirus detects 4 million infections in first week

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How I Keep Clean Without an Antivirus Guarding My System
TechSpot Reviews — ... . Having the most commonly targeted operating system, Microsoft recently stepped up its efforts to make the Windows ecosystem a safer place by introducing the free Security Essentials . This anti-malware scanner replaces the now defunct "OneCare" security suite. Looking at early reactions around the web, it actually seems to work pretty well. If you are intent on using desktop antivirus protection you might want to give it a try, or check a few ...

Microsoft's antivirus detects 4 million infections in first week
TechSpot — Microsoft has released some first-week usage statistics of its new antivirus application, Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE). Redmond made the program available to users in 19 countries on September 29 , and it accumulated 1.5 million downloads in the first seven days -- though, it's unknown how many individual systems are actually running the product. That said, Microsoft does know how many computers are infected. [image] The software giant says that during the first week in circulation, MSE detected malicious software on ...

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Microsoft to Release Free Antivirus PC Software — Digital Trends
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Microsoft Security Essentials Now Available — APH Networks
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MIcrosoft's Free Security Software Launches Today — Maximum PC
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