Microsoft Security Essentials in Beta
June 29, 2009 by Jason Bean
Filed under Computers
I’ve written regularly about my selection of Windows Live OneCare as my anti-virus and anti-malware software application of choice. At the time of needing my own new application, I was able to purchase the software for use on three machines. At the time, I believe they were the only company to provide this purchase option. Many followed afterwards.
Microsoft has now released their Microsoft Security Essentails application that will be completely replacing Windows Live OneCare as their security application of choice.
The big change between the two application is that Microsoft Security Essentials will be offered as a free download. Compared to the price of OneCare. There are a few different functions that will not be included in the new application, but the core components of what you’re looking for in this kind of application will be there.
What anti-virus application do you use? What system do you have running on a daily basis? What applications do you use for some extra-curricular system scrubbing when it’s called for because of a variety of reasons?
I think OneCare is great also. OneCare has been a real game changer that’s been underestimated by many. It’s has a small memory footprint, it’s easy to use, and features like the OneCare Hub, really shows that Microsoft isn’t a dope when it comes to security. I’m sad that people have gave it bad reviews though, probably because it’s Microsoft. Even though initially it didn’t have the strongest malware detection, it has since last year.
Currently though, I use Trend Micro Internet Security Pro. I got it because my brother-in-law had an extra copy, and I also renewed it’s subscription because it’s been good and it works fine. I haven’t really had an issue with it. I’m really surprised with all the bad cookies or potential threats it picks up. Even careful internet behavior doesn’t stop malware.