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reuters.com - 6/11/2009

UPDATE 3-Microsoft will soon unveil free anti-virus software

— reuters.com — * Microsoft prepares to unveil free anti-virus service * Will soon put beta version on website *... Company employees testing it internally * Shares rise 2.1 percent (Adds Symantec comment, updates shares) By Jim Finkle BOSTON, June 10 (Reuters) ... (more) UPDATE 3-Microsoft will soon unveil free anti-virus software

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gizmosforgeeks.com - 6/14/2009

Microsoft close to releasing free Anti-Virus product

— gizmosforgeeks.com — Once Microsoft saw that their OneCare Live security product flopped, they decided back in November 08 to... produce a scaled down version that would be free. The new application, codenamed Morro , is basic anti-virus that combats viruses, spyware and ... (more) Microsoft close to releasing free Anti-Virus product

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crunchgear.com - 6/12/2009

Microsoft has some free anti-virus software up its sleeve

— crunchgear.com — “Oh, FFS!” That’s what the likes of Norton and Symantec can be heard saying today with the... news that Microsoft plans to release free anti-virus software , code-named Morro. (That’s the name of a beach in São Paulo, and is pronounced ... (more) Microsoft has some free anti-virus software up its sleeve

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Microsoft Morro FREE anti-virus software coming soon
PCLaunches.com — ... MS Morro Anti-Virus software will compete directly with costlier Symantec and McAfee anti-virus softwares. Currently, MS is internally testing the software but the firm will soon come out with a beta version of the software for public. According to Microsoft, the Morro will offer basic features for fighting a wide range of viruses. It will also provide protection from several types of malicious software including viruses, spyware, rootkits and trojans. [via Reuters]

Microsoft Morro antivirus software on the way
SlashGear — Microsoft has announced they will be releasing their own antivirus software very soon. Given the codename, “Morro,” the new software will be a competitor to the major antivirus software makers like Symantec and McAfee. The main goal of this software is to remove trojans, spyware and viruses. That’s it. It’s currently undergoing testing and is likely to see a beta very soon for the public. What’s interesting, is this antivirus software will be free for Windows users, which is likely to stick a thorn in the side of its competitors. Microsoft tried the antivirus market before with their OneCare bundle, though it required an ...