microsoft antivirus

[tony ang]

dear sir,

i had read the newspaper past few day and mocrosoft
anncounced that they going to lanched the beta version of
antivirus and antispyware program. I can only see
antispyware program, where can i download the antivirus
beta version from micorsoft. pls advice

 

[jay]

its not a full antivirus like mcafee,norton,eztrust the
microsoft antivirus is only Malicious Software Removal
Tool that remove the most dangerous virus
here's the information http://support.microsoft.com/?
kbid=890830

 

[aussieblnd]

Not the same get AVG free version 7 from www.grisoft.com
until microsft makes one. Give them time they will get
there.

 

[Jeff Giampetro]

There will be a full version antivirus out in FEB

 

[SteveC]

Windows Update installs this but where does it hide it once it is installed.
It is not in Control Panel, Security Center, or in Programs, or Accessories?
It just seems to be a phantom.

 

[John]

If you read the kb article given earlier in the thread you would find this
information:

. Q1: Does this tool provide my computer with protection against
infection from malicious software like viruses, worms, and Trojan horses?
A1: No. This tool is strictly a postinfection removal tool.
. Q2: What installer does this tool use?
A2: The tool does not install or update files on a computer. Therefore
the tool does not use an installer, such as Windows Installer or Update.exe.
It is packaged within a self-extracting CAB executable to reduce the size of
the package.
. Q3: How do I remove this tool?
A3: The tool does not have to be removed because the tool is never
installed. No Programs folder entry or Add/Remove Programs entry is created
when the tool is run. However, there may be a temporary folder left in the
root of one of your disks. This folder will be removed on next restart.

 

[Paul Caron]

Actually a better program for free is http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home..html

Not the same get AVG free version 7 from www.grisoft.com
until microsft makes one. Give them time they will get
there.