Recently I have decided to replace my current anti-virus software with Microsoft Security Essentials. So last weekend I have done this exercise. My initial thoughts are it is a nice work by Microsoft. It does not give much load to my laptop. Seems to have fairly good protection from virus.
I have tried downloading some virus infected files, which triggered alerts. Also opened some old virus infected files from the archive.
The thing is that all the tests were done against the old viruses, now what I need to see is that how this work against the new or zero day threats.
Overall, I am satisfied at this point in time and waiting to see how this is going to react to the new threats.
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Microsoft has released a free antivirus called Microsoft Security Essentials which is aimed primarily at emerging markets and it promises a basic protection and a simple interface. Microsoft Security Essentials is the replacement of Windows Live OneCare, which was paid. A transition for free of use which also means that less functionality for a solution to fight in real time against viruses, spyware, trojans and rootkits. This loss of functionality is the mockery of publishers who market competitive solutions.For more visit the link below:http://www.techarena.in/review/12675-microsoft-security-essentials.htm
To certain extent I share these views on the functionality. However, only time can tell whether it is a depreciated product or not.