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Antivirus Software from Microsoft Gets Closer

OneCare Closed Beta Testing Starts

by Yaroslav Lyssenko

[ 07/24/2005 | 09:26 PM ]

When Microsoft acquired Romanian antivirus software developer GeCad Software back in 2003 the company announced its intention to offer antivirus software. Two years later, Microsoft begins closed beta testing of the yet-to-be released antivirus software.

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“Microsoft announced its plans for OneCare in May, and last month it invited people to register for the first beta release of the tools. The first testers are now being asked to download the software,” reports CNET News.com.

“OneCare combines anti-spyware software, which Microsoft is already publicly testing, with antivirus and firewall software and with several tune-up tools for Windows PCs. Pricing for OneCare has not been announced, but Microsoft has said that the final package will be offered as a subscription service. It is meant for consumers, rather than businesses,” the article claims.