Microsoft will provide free anti-virus software "Morro"

Microsoft said PC users will provide free anti-virus software, a move likely to independent software vendors pose new security challenges.

Microsoft said it plans to launch the second half of next year's Morro security software, designed to remind the more computer users to protect themselves from spyware, viruses and other malicious software attacks.



Investigation revealed that 65-70 percent of the users are not using the latest security software to protect their computers.

Microsoft's online services and departments in charge of Windows product management said Amy Barzdukas, in accordance with the design, Morro of the system can meet the minimum requirements, even less computing power can also run on a computer. Morro will be replaced by another security software, Microsoft Windows Live OneCare, Microsoft next year will be June 30 to stop Windows Live OneCare retail sales, the current annual cost of services for 49.95 U.S. dollars.

Microsoft in turn to provide free security software may Symantec, McAfee and other security fee of independent software vendors and cause trouble. Amy Barzdukas said many loyal customers will continue to use other security software vendors, and Microsoft hopes to attract those who have not used other products users. She said Microsoft is concerned about how to better protect consumers