Microsoft Joins Free Security Push

Two years ago, Microsoft debuted its first security software called the One-Care security program. It included a $50 per year charge to keep you PC free from viruses. They will debut in the coming days a program code-named Morro. It is a free security system that aims to prevent the invasion of viruses and Trojans on a PC. They aim to provide security for 60% of computer users who do not already have security software.

In recent months, there has been an uprising of free security systems for PCs. They are scaled down from full anti-virus software such as Symantec, but it does not slow down computer performance. This is an effort put forth to combat viruses spread through social networks such as Facebook and Myspace. Security software providers' main goal by producing these free programs is to provide users with adequate security without slowing down computer performance. Likewise, Microsoft's Morro is a scaled down version of One-Care.