Microsoft to Release Beta Version of Free Anti-Virus “Soon”
June 11th, 2009 • Featured, Software
It was first reported in November of last year that Microsoft is busy working on a free anti-virus solution for users. The software was slated for a June/July release, and according to a new report a beta is on the way.
The new anti-virus software is being released to compete with premium versions of security software, such as your everyday AVG, Avast, and so forth. What makes the Microsoft product appealing is that it’s being designed to offer the same features as desktop security, but only this time for free.
It’ll be able to tackle viruses, rootkits, trojans and even spyware, but won’t be a replacement for security suites that cost top dollar.
Microsoft’s anti-virus is currently being tested internally by employees over at the Microsoft HQ, and that a beta will be available “soon” according to a Microsoft spokesman who spoke to Reuters on Wednesday. The schedule for release is the 30th of June, the same date that Microsoft plans to dump it’s commercial security failure, OneCare.
Many people might be thinking that Microsoft should be able to put out a decent product, considering their building it for an operating system they designed. For now we’ll just have to wait and see, and hope another antitrust dispute doesn’t surface.
[Reuters]
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