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Microsoft to Drop OneCare Security Product
DriverHeaven.net —
... Malware writers sobbed Tuesday as Microsoft announced that it will cease sales of its security product, Windows Live OneCare, as of June 30th, 2009. Instead, Microsoft announced that it would begin shipping a free product, codenamed "Morro," in the second half of 2009. ...
Microsoft to Offer Anti-Virus Software for Free From Next Year
techPowerUp! —
... give us the ability to protect an even greater number of consumers, especially in markets where the growth of new PC purchases is outpaced only by the growth of malware."
When released, "Morro" will be available as a stand-alone download and offer malware protection for the Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 operating systems.
With the arrival of Morro, Microsoft will also discontinue retail sales of its Windows Live OneCare subscription service.
Source: Microsoft
Microsoft Morro Anti Virus and Security Software to be free
I4U News —
... of emerging markets, smaller PC form factors and rapid increases in the incidence of malware. Morro will be available in the second half of 2009 and will provide comprehensive protection from malware including viruses, spyware, rootkits and trojans. As part of Microsofts move to focus on this simplified offering, the company also announced today that it will discontinue retail sales of its Windows Live OneCare subscription service effective June 30, 2009. More details in this MS announcement . This is a great move by Microsoft to offer complete security protection for ...
Microsoft to Offer Free Antivirus Software
Maximum PC —
... "Customers around the world have told us that they need comprehensive, ongoing protection from new and existing threats, and we take that concern seriously,” said Amy Barzdukas, senior director of product management for the Online Services and Windows Division at Microsoft. “This new, no-cost offering will give us the ability to protect an even greater number of consumers, especially in markets where the growth of new PC purchases is outpaced only by the growth of malware." ...
Antivirus Firms Release Windows 7 Software Previews to Combat Microsoft's Free Offering
Maximum PC —
... plans to discontinue its fee-based Live OneCare subscription service by June 30, 2009 and replace it with free security software the company claims "will provide comprehensive protection from malware including virusus, spyware, rootkits, and trojans." Microsoft's plans could spell bad news for security vendors who sell comprehensive security suites, but at least three companies are already looking forward. ...
Microsoft preps beta of free antivirus tool
The Tech Report: News —
Microsoft preps beta of free antivirus tool by Cyril Kowaliski 3:41 PM on June 11, 2009 You may soon be able to take Microsoft's free anti-virus app for a spin. According to PC World, Microsoft is readying a public beta of Morro for users of Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP Service Pack 3. Haven't heard about Morro before? If not, that's probably because Microsoft hasn't exactly been shouting the name from rooftops. Here's what the company said last November when it originally announced the software : Code-named "Morro," this streamlined solution will be available in the second half of 2009 and will provide comprehensive protection ...
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