Microsoft releases free anti-virus software

Microsoft Tuesday released its first free anti-virus software called Microsoft Security Essentials for computers running its Windows operating system. The company said it is not looking to compete with commercial makers of software, such as Symantec and McAfee, but rather to “encourage broader adoption of anti-virus protection across the consumer audience,” said Amy Barzdukas, general manager for consumer security at Microsoft, in a statement. (Msnbc.com is a joint venture of Microsoft and NB

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