Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) free security software goes live

From 5PM today, Microsoft release is free security software, Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) which give PC users basic protection against viruses, trojans, rootkits, and spyware. The full version that is available for download in UK today has been available in US, China, Brazil and Israel for quite sometime under its prerelease code name; Morro.

In a rather un-Microsoft like generosity, the software is available to anyone who wanted to use without the need to register with Microsoft nor the number of time or number of PC you can install it on limited. The software is also not bundled as part of Windows automatic update system, its a completely stand alone software. It is envisaged MSE will help plug some of the security holes in the desktop if PC users in UK, it is estimated that about 50% of PC users do not have up to date security software on their PC.

MSE does not come with firewall, users still need to use their firewall protection and keep their PC updated with latest patches including using the most up to date browser.

Established free anti virus software provider like AVG, Alwil Avast, Avira Antivir and Comodo are sure to give MSE a run for its money but giving the huge brand recognition Microsoft has, it is expected to take a significant slice of the free security software market in very short time.

You can download Microsoft Security Essentials from here. You can discuss computer and webmaster related issues at UK Webmaster Forum.

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