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Following up from an earlier post titled “Virus Meets Spyware” I reviewed the difference between virus and spyware. Yesterday, Microsoft released their FREE anti-virus software through the Microsoft Security Essentials software. Microsoft is now offering real-time protection against viruses, spyware, and other malicious software. Oh, and by the way…. did I mention it was FREE?

All that is required is a genuine copy of Windows XP SP2 or SP3, Windows Vista SP1 or SP2, or Windows 7. If you already have an anti-virus program installed you will need to uninstall it prior to attempting installation of Microsoft Security Essentials.

Like any other anti-virus program, you can schedule quick or full scans, setup automatic updates, exclude files and locations or file types, and setup how you are notified of potential threats.

I am truly appreciative of what Microsoft is doing here and so far have been impressed with the simple setup, clean interface, and real-time protection.

I would definitely recommend this to anyone who currently doesn’t have any malware protection. For those of you who have malware protection already, I wouldn’t jump ship from what you have just yet and only time can tell who is going to provide the highest level of protection. But for me, I am onboard with Microsoft Security Essentials.

Tei Baishiki
Chief Technology Officer
tei.baishiki@rwnc.net

Tags: Antivirus, Malware, Security Essentials, Spyware
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