Microsoft Security Essentials Probably Not for You

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Last year, Microsoft nailed shut the coffin on its Windows Live OneCare suite and “replaced” it with the small, free Microsoft Security Essentials. Testing showed that it didn’t keep up with other anti-malware suites. But, according to Microsoft, that is perfectly fine.


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