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Microsoft Security Essentials bombs tests, loses AV-Test certificate

Microsoft Security Essentials bombs tests, loses AV-Test certificate
  • Posted November 29, 2012, 12:00 PM by Rick Burgess | Filed in Microsoft, Software Breaking News
  • Microsoft Security Essentials was the only entry to fail AV-Test's certification between September and October -- an embarrasing slip for the once well-regarded virus protection solution. MSSE received a total of 10.5 out of 18 possible points, most notably falling short…

Microsoft Security Essentials 4.0 released, free anti-virus without the nag

Microsoft Security Essentials 4.0 released, free anti-virus without the nag
  • Posted April 25, 2012, 4:00 PM by Rick Burgess | Filed in Microsoft, Software
  • Microsoft has just released version 4.0 of its free anti-virus utility, Microsoft Security Essentials. Since MSSE's release in 2009, its effectiveness, speed and features have been well-received. As a result, the anti-virus program enjoys a great deal of popularity in…

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