Microsoft made the beta version of Microsoft Security Essentials—code-named Morro—available for download June 23 for the first 75,000 visitors who want it at http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials
Focused solely on security, this free successor to Microsoft Windows Live OneCare does not include some of the non-security features users remember from OneCare.
What Security Essentials does have is anti-malware capabilities including rootkit removal and detection.
Though not aimed at competing with more comprehensive offerings from companies such as McAfee and Symantec, Microsoft officials have stated that the product will help extend basic protections to users without security suites.
So without further ado, eWEEK offers a quick look at Morro, Microsoft’s latest play in the security space.
By Brian Prince
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The Beginning
Microsoft Security Essentials comes with certain settings configured out of the box. That includes a regularly scheduled weekly scan and automated scanning of downloaded files and attachments.
User Interface
Pictured here is the user interface. When the PC requires user action, the look of the homepage will change based on the issue.
Red Light, Green Light
Similar to Windows Live OneCare, Security Essentials uses green/yellow/red color-coding to designate the security status of the user’s PC. A color-coded icon in the taskbar tells the user if any attention is required.
Identifying Threats
Shown here is a Microsoft alert triggered when a possible threat is detected. Threats are ranked by their seriousness, with the highest ranking called “severe.”
Handling Infections
Automated scans will remove items rated “severe” or “high” by default. The user, however, can change the actions it takes by default by changing the settings.
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Microsoft made the beta version of Microsoft Security Essentials—code-named Morro—available for download June 23 for the first 75,000 visitors who want it at http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials
Focused solely on security, this free successor to Microsoft Windows Live OneCare does not include some of the non-security features users remember from OneCare. What Security Essentials does have is anti-malware capabilities including rootkit removal and detection.
Though not aimed at competing with more comprehensive offerings from companies such as McAfee and Symantec, Microsoft officials have stated that the product will help extend basic protections to users without security suites.
So without further ado, eWEEK offers a quick look at Morro, Microsoft’s latest play in the security space.
By Brian Prince