Microsoft Antivirus

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According to this news article Microsoft will be offering it's OneCare antivirus and security suite free as from next year. The site the lack of market adoption as the key reason for this move.

Also they plan to keep the resource footprint small and as such will target netbooks specifically.

Link to article
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/7737520.stm
 
Microsoft offering an antivirus.. In an ideal world it would remove windows the first time you run it :D
 
Tux said:
Microsoft offering an antivirus.. In an ideal world it would remove windows the first time you run it :D
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Well I am using OneCare since they have started it and do not have any problem with the program. Most of the other programs that I did use, us a lot of memory and it is not sufficient enough, or it remove files that it think is a danger.:o:rolleyes:
 
Last time I used a MicroSoft anti virus was about 10 years ago, MSAV. :D About time, I'd say. And, people with problems with Windows, mine is running fine, haven't had to reload it since I got the PC. I don't know what people do on their PCs that they complain so much about Windows. :confused:
 
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Slootvreter, maybe you maintain your windows installation and don't go and bother with settings and stuff you don't know how to. It's amazing what 'I did nothing' translates to sometimes.....
 
slayerza said:
Slootvreter, maybe you maintain your windows installation and don't go and bother with settings and stuff you don't know how to. It's amazing what 'I did nothing' translates to sometimes.....
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True. But I'm sure I'm not alone here... :) But that means the person using Windows should be blamed, not Microsoft :p
 
Slootvreter said:
True. But I'm sure I'm not alone here... :) But that means the person using Windows should be blamed, not Microsoft :p
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No. The issue is that any executable can stop/start processes and overwrite critical system files. THAT is a serious issue. The issue that a user runs some strange file is one thing, but that's not enough of an excuse. A person needs a solid front door and a good lock. If you put in a door made of paper and a lock made of cellotape, yes a burglar still shouldn't enter it, but much of the
blame lies with the builder.
 
PeterCH said:
No. The issue is that any executable can stop/start processes and overwrite critical system files. THAT is a serious issue. The issue that a user runs some strange file is one thing, but that's not enough of an excuse. A person needs a solid front door and a good lock. If you put in a door made of paper and a lock made of cellotape, yes a burglar still shouldn't enter it, but much of the
blame lies with the builder.
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In this sentiment you probably blame Microsoft for the existence of viruses also?
 
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