Frbiz.com reports Microsoft released free security software Security Essentials
Microsoft Tuesday released a free security software, Security Essentials (immediate download). Previously, Microsoft has 75000 users in June to release a test version of Security Essentials Beta.
Security Essentials was originally code-named “Morro”, the software used to protect the PC against malicious software, computer viruses and spyware damage. Microsoft at the end of June 2009 to stop selling pay-security software suite Windows Live OneCare, then Morro replaced with Windows Live OneCare.
Microsoft says, Security Essentials is a low-bandwidth environment, or an ideal choice for low-power PC, its positioning is the core of the anti-malware capabilities, can provide users with essential protection measures, and does not over-occupy system resources.
Not set
Microsoft said that the free security software is designed to eliminate the cost barriers, this barrier in the past led to consumer reluctance to buy the latest security software.
Market research firm Interpret analyst Michael Gartenberg (Michael Gartenberg), said: “Security has always been Windows, one of the major problems faced by, so for Microsoft, allows Windows users to easily protected and without a high expenditure makes sense. “
Microsoft has also warned potential users that, Security Essentials is not a security suite, do not provide a rich set of computer or data backup; but Security Essentials team’s official blog, said: “If the user needs is’ no longer installed on the tube ‘to malware protection and reliable quality, then the Security Essentials may be just what its been waiting for something. “
Microsoft said it provided free of charge due to Security Essentials reasons, therefore not required to register, it does not collect the user’s personal information. The software supports 8 languages and 19 markets on the Windows PC users can download.
Or destruction of competition
Analysts said this free security software may make the user do not need to purchase additional security software, such as Arbor Networks, Symantec and McAfee Internet security companies such as the development of software. Microsoft released beta version of Security Essentials, the analyst had indicated that the move will lead to competitors such as McAfee and Symantec, no peace, those companies will pay for the software transferred to worry about users from free software.
Microsoft’s latest operating system Windows 7 will in a few weeks on the shelves is unclear Security Essentials as the default anti-virus software, Windows 7 and its bound to sell or continue to provide an independent download.
But analysts pointed out that bound to sell Windows 7, and Security Essentials will enable Microsoft to face “high-wire” risk, after the company has a result of binding and the old Windows Media Player version of Windows systems are the European Commission fine of one billion U.S. dollars