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Microsoft's free antivirus coming in weeks

The countdown is on to Morro

Tags: antivirus, microsoft, morro

By Ina Fried

Published: 22 September 2009 10:31 GMT

Microsoft plans to release the final version of its free antivirus software soon, according to a note sent to testers late on Sunday.

"The final version of Microsoft Security Essentials will be released to the public in the coming weeks," Microsoft said in the note.

Microsoft first announced its plans for the product, then codenamed Morro, last November, at the same time the company said it was scrapping its paid Windows Live OneCare product.

Public beta testing of Security Essentials started in June, with Microsoft reaching its goal of 75,000 testers just one day after it issued a call for them.

Original article: Microsoft to release free security software soon from CNET News.com

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