Microsoft Security Essentials Released Today

[BlackDiamondJr]

The final, release version of MSE was officially released today and is available for immediate download. Versions are available for Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 (in 32- and 64-bit flavors).

http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/support.aspx?mkt=en-us

Here's a comparison among free antivirus software:
Free Antivirus Software Side-by-Side Comparison (http://www.pcworld.com/product/testreport/compare?chart_id=6403&orig_url=%2Farticle%2Fid%2C170674-page%2C1%2Farticle.html&chart_title=Free+Antivirus+Software&chart_date=Mon+Aug+24+17%3A30%3A00+PDT+2009&prodid=290836&prodid=290835&prodid=290840&prodid=290838&prodid=290834&prodid=290845)

[Van Nugent]

Thanks for the info and the comparison link. I've heard the Beta was pretty good so will try the final release this weekend. :tup:

[Chris IOW]

I reinstalled windows 7 yesterday so thought I would give it a try and its great.

Has MS made a good AV at last?

[TierraDelFuego]

Hmmm, gets a good review in that comaprison linked to, but if the figures are to be believed, damn it is a slow piece of work.... anyone care to comment who's used it?

[synthkid2]

I installed it but it has hidden spyware called spynet ,and i think it sends stuff about your pc back to microsoft.
:t_down:

[Chris IOW]

I installed it but it has hidden spyware called spynet ,and i think it sends stuff about your pc back to microsoft.
:t_down:

How did you find that out?

[BlackDiamondJr]

Spynet was also present in Windows Defender.
Microsoft Security Essentials is a spin off the failed Windows Defender.