Microsoft has recently released a beta version of Security Essentials (previously Morro), their free anti-virus security software. I've taken a look, and I've come to a rather shocking conclusion: it's good. I mean, really really good. In fact, I think it's safe to ignore my last post about which free malware prevention software is the best. Let me just come right out and say it... Microsoft Security Essentials is the single best product, free or otherwise, to protect your computer from malware.

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