Morro:antivirus free version cloud computing?

This solution was adopted to fight against the continued growth of bases of signatures and the use of local resources. Concretely, this translates to the following process: opening a suspicious file triggers the sending of a request (with imprint and vector) to the data center hosting the antivirus engine and a full database of signatures.

If the code is identified as malicious, a warning message informs the user. Changes in the parameters of the workstation can also be proposed to prevent infection and developed an antidote. This real-time protection not herald the end of traditional signatures. This technology is presented as complementary rather than a substitute.

Several antivirus vendors, including McAfee, Trend Micro and Panda Security have implemented since 2008 this new technique. It is however not the case according to Kaspersky that this approach has too many limitations.

General, understanding of antivirus and antispyware proves useful in times of sudden computer attack.

Free microsoft anti-virus coming soon

Microsoft will soon be launching its FREE Antivirus service for personal computers! A beta version of Microsoft's free antivirus software -- code-named Morro -- will soon be available from the company's Web site, according to a report.

Microsoft employees are already testing the software ahead of a broader rollout in the near future. The company declined to provide a specific date for Morro's release, but said the trial version would be available "soon."

Microsoft announced its plan to replace its Windows Live OneCare security software with a free anti-virus product last November.

The company said at the time that Morro would help encourage more people to take anti-virus seriously, claiming nearly 50 percent of Windows users don't have an antivirus tool installed on their PC.

"Our goal with OneCare was to get more customers more protected, and I don't think we were able to do that to the extent that we would have liked," said Amy Barzdukas, a senior director of product management with Microsoft. "As we look around the world now, the countries where PC growth is most rapid, in emerging markets such as Brazil and India and China, the malware threat is even greater."

However, Morro, which is expected to run Windows OneCare's antimalware engine but will use fewer system resources, won't be bundled into the operating system, Barzdukas said at the time. That decision could help placate concerns from security software vendors, whose ability to sell anti-virus products to consumers would be hampered if Microsoft bundled a free tool with its operating systems.

Features

According to Microsoft, Morro will offer basic features like fighting wide range malicious software including viruses, spyware, rootkits and trojans, making it comparable to low-end consumer products already existing in the market.

It is being said that the launch of the free Antivirus from Microsoft could overthrow sales of Symantec and McAfee products that cost about $40 per year, currently generating billions of dollars a year.

Supported Operating Systems

“Morro” will be available as a stand-alone download and offer malware protection for

- Windows XP
- Windows Vista
- The Windows Operating System which has came of the ages with Windows 7.

Microsoft says that when used in conjunction with the ongoing security and privacy enhancements of Windows and Internet Explorer, this new solution will offer consumers a robust, no-cost security solution to help protect against the majority of online threats.

It sure will be very interesting to see how the features of Morro would compare against products from its competitors. Let’s wait and watch!

Installing Symantec Antivirus security software

It is recommended that all programs currently open should be closed Before you begin installing Symantec's Norton AntiVirus. Open programs could be interfere to the installation process. In order to install a Norton antivirus, you must have a Symantec Norton AntiVirus CD or a downloaded copy of Norton Antivirus obtained from the Symantec website.

To begin the installation procedure, follow these steps:

1. Insert the Norton AntiVirus CD into your CDROM Drive, or locate your downloaded copy of Norton AntiVirus on your computer and double-click it. When the opening panel appears, click on Install Norton AntiVirus to start the installation. Now you will see a welcome panel,

2. On the Welcome panel, click Next. A pre-install scan will begin, attempting to repair viruses or problems already on your computer. This process will take could be some few minutes to complete. When the scan is complete, click Next, the License Agreement will appear for you to read. Once you've read it

3.click on I Accept the License Agreement. You may then be prompted to enter your product key. You can find product key on the box of your installation disk.

NOTE: If you do not accept the License Agreement, the installation will not continue.

4. You have to accept and Click on Next. The Select the Destination folder panel then appears. You can use the default selection or choose another location if you prefer to do so.

5. Click on Next. Now you will see installing process begins, prompting the Installation Progress panel to appear. As its name would suggest, this panel keeps track of the progress of the installation. After several minutes, the process will be complete.

6. After the installation is complete, you need to restart your computer once. click on Finish to restart your computer. Your computer will not be protected until it is restarted and the configuration process is done.

7. After the computer restarts, after some minutes it will show you it's control panel,now you are ready to configure Norton antivirus. You must be Online in order to configure it, though.

In the last section on installation process you would have activate your Norton antivirus copy through Online. After activation do not forget to run auto update your Norton antivirus software and also get antivirus security for your computer protection.

AntiVirus currently supported by Vista

Found a list of anti-virus products that are supported by Vista (From the Microsoft website). I am sure Symantec, and McAfee will eventually show up on this list, but it sure is interesting that the two top antivirus vendors are not on this list.

Free Trial Subscription from CA

CA Anti-Virus 2007 helps provides comprehensive protection against viruses, worms, and Trojan horse programs for Windows Vista RC1 users. The easy-to-use interface and automatic daily updates make it effortless to maximize protection, and with quick scan times and efficient use of system resources, it won't bog down your computer. Certified by independent testing groups ICSA Labs, Virus Bulletin, and West Coast Labs, CA Anti-Virus 2007 is supported by worldwide 24x7 research labs that help ensure protection from the latest threats.

Free Trial Subscription from F-Secure

F-Secure Corporation helps protect individuals and businesses against computer viruses and other threats coming through the Internet or mobile networks. Our award-winning solutions include antivirus, desktop firewall with intrusion prevention and network encryption. Our key strength is the speed of response to new threats. For businesses our solutions feature centralized management.

Free Trial Subscription from GRISOFT

AVG has provided users with security solutions since 1991. Today, more than 40 million users worldwide trust GRISOFT’s AVG security products to help protect their computers. The unique combination of detection methods with low resource requirements provides maximum protection for your data. We seek to provide freedom for people to explore the Internet safely, so we provide strong antivirus protection to individuals for non-commercial use, free of charge.

Free Trial Subscription from Trend Micro

Trend Micro is a long-established, global leader in antivirus and Internet content security software and services. Now with Windows Vista Beta support, Trend Micro's PC-cillin Internet Security provides comprehensive and easy to use protection for your computer and smartphone. Its advanced features go beyond standard how to avail the best protection against virus and firewall protection, helping to safeguard your computer from new emerging threats like network viruses, spam e-mail, inappropriate Web content, and spyware.

Get a review on microsoft windows vista help and support features here.

SpyZooka Industry Leader in Removal of Spyware Including Fraudulent Pro Antispyware 2009

SpyZooka, the anti-spyware program created by Blue Penguin Software recently announced its ability to remove the fraudulent Pro Antispyware 2009 from infected systems. SpyZooka is a recognized leader in the industry and successfully removes spyware, keyloggers, adware, Trojan horses and other security threats. Blue Penguin Software backs its effective SpyZooka software with a 100% satisfaction guarantee.

Pro Antispyware 2009 is the latest in a string of spyware programs packaged as legitimate security applications. As with most spyware, Pro antispyware 2009 attaches itself to a system without permission when users download a seemingly beneficial audio or video codec unaware that the codec is actually infected with a Trojan.

Once attached to a system Pro Antispyware 2009 will begin to produce a series of false security warnings encouraging the user to go to the Pro Antispyware 2009 site and purchase the useless software. Doing so will further jeopardize the security of the infected system.

Some users whose systems have been infected with Pro Antispyware 2009 have tried to remove the fraudulent antispyware manually, but the process is very difficult to get rid of. Attempting to manually remove Pro Antispyware 2009 can be time consuming, frustrating and expensive. In some extreme cases, the hard drive must be wiped completely clean in order to insure total removal of Pro Antispyware 2009.

As a result, most experts encourage users to invest in a high quality, reliable anti-spyware program like SpyZooka instead. Antispyware programs scan the infected system, identify any spyware and remove it. There are several anti-spyware software programs available on the market today. Select one that backs its promises with a guarantee and is recognized by industry leaders as an effective and reliable application.

SpyZooka offers a 100% satisfaction guarantee covering the removal of spyware, adware, Trojan horses and other security threats. In addition SpyZooka has several prestigious awards including the Tucows 5 cows and Wugnet’s Shareware Hall of Fame.

SpyZooka effectively removes Pro antispyware 2009 and other spyware from infected systems. To learn more about the award winning SpyZooka go to http://www.spyzooka.com/. Visit SpyZooka today to receive your free PC scan.

Avail antispyware support services common among computer enthusiasts to secure your computer.

Antivirus Installation

If you are using Windows operating system, Microsoft highly recommends that you should use a good antivirus program installe in your computer. An Antivirus program scans your computer to detect and to fix computer viruses. Whenever you using your E-mails or browsing Internet, it is possible that computer computer could be infected with viuses. A virus can harm your computer operating system as clicking a file attachment in an e-mails messge that is sent from someone on an infected computer. The more that you use your computer for communication, whether this communication is through the Internet, through e-mail, or through file sharing, the more susceptible your computer is to viruses and virus-related problems.

If you plan to get any antivirus support services to secure your computer it is important to you should measure your needs before buying an Antivirus software. Because choosing the incompatible Antiviuse could be misbehave with your computer. You should always choose those Antivirus program which is compatible with your computer. Decide if you want to pay for your program. Some Antivirus programs, such as AVG, are free, whereas Norton Antivirus charges a yearly subscription fee. Subscription programs usually have more features, such as email and instant messenger protection.

Most of computer came with Norton or McAfee Anti-virus already installed. For this basic track, if the one you have is less than a couple of years old, then you should un-install it first. Here are mentioned the installing instruction of AntiVirus software. Follow these steps:

1. Generally Antivirus products are available for installation by using a Disk. Also you can download the Antivirus program from the website. Before the Antivirus will install to your machine, you will need to agree to the licensing agreement.

2 Installation setup will automatically run LiveUpdate to get the latest virus update files. If not, run LiveUpdate immediately after installation.

3. In case any kind of virus emergency, you can run LiveUpdate manually to get the latest virus protection and to keep your virus definitions up-to-date.

4. By default antivirus software has already been configured to scan your computer daily to keep it free from viruses.

5. After the antivirus installation it will full scan your computer. You can delete infected files or send them to the Quarantine folder of Antivirus.

iYogi Acquires Clean Machine Inc.

Larry Gordon, Founder of Clean Machine appointed as President Global Channel Sales at iYogi

New York, NY, May 11th, 2009 : iYogi, a global direct to consumer and small business remote technical support provider, today announced it’s acquisition of Clean Machine Inc, a provider of remotely administered PC security and performance management services. Clean Machine will operate as a separate brand under the iYogi services umbrella along with the recently lunched Support Dock (www.supportdock.com) and its comprehensive range of 24/7 technical support services for computers, printers, MP3 players, digital camera, routers, servers and more than 100 software applications. Larry Gordon, Founder of Clean Machine is appointed as the President of Global Channel Sales for iYogi.

iYogi will integrate technology and innovation that Clean Machine Inc. has developed for delivering an enhanced service experience by proactively managing the health and security for PC's and Apple Computers. This acquisition also broadens iYogi's access to key markets through Clean Machine's existing partnerships. Larry Gordon's past experience and successful track record will accelerate iYogi's expansion through his focus on global alliances.
Commenting on the acquisition of Clean Machine Inc., Uday Challu, CEO & Co-founder of iYogi, said,

"This acquisition will help iYogi to enhance our customer experience and extend our market reach to the millions of consumers that are challenged by the increasingly complex technology environment. Clean Machine's proactive maintenance and management of PCs in home and small business environment will be our launch platform for building the next generation of managed services for consumers."

"We are delighted to have Larry spearheading partnerships and global alliances for iYogi. His incredible experience in marketing, sales and building global alliances will help forge partnerships with retailers, multiple service operators, software publishers, original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and other such companies that are at the frontlines for managing tech support issues for consumers and small businesses",

added Challu.

With more than 20 years of experience, Larry Gordon has played a variety of strategic roles in marketing, sales and building alliances. Larry was the Executive Vice President at Capgemini and Kanbay. He was also VP of Global Marketing for Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH), a leader in global IT services and Director of Marketing for New York based Information Builders.

"I am excited to join a company that shares a common mission to Clean Machine in creating a global brand for delivering the best technical support to consumers and small businesses. We also share a common approach of utilizing highly skilled talent with leading edge tools, thereby delivering services at incredible price-points, with high margins for our partners",

said Larry Gordon, the newly appointed President of Global Channel Sales at iYogi.

ABOUT IYOGI

Headquartered in Gurgaon, India with offices in New York, USA, iYogi provides personalized computer support for consumers and small businesses in United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Australia. IYogi's 24/7 phone and remote technical assistance, spans across a comprehensive range of technologies we use every day from a wide range of vendors. Utilizing its proprietary technology iMantra , and highly qualified technicians, iYogi delivers amongst the highest benchmarks for resolution and customer satisfaction. iYogi is privately held and funded by SAP Ventures, Canaan Partners, and SVB India Capital Partners. iYogi was recently awarded the Red Herring Global 100 Award, recognizing it as one of the 100 most innovative private companies driving the future of technology. For more information on iYogi and a detailed list of technologies supported, visit: www.iyogi.net.

ABOUT CLEAN MACHINE

Clean Machine Inc. is a NJ-based and incorporated company that helps consumers and small business owners easily manage and protect their computing environments safely and cost effectively. The company is has a unique, powerful and inexpensive PC concierge service. Specifically, each customer is assigned a highly-trained tech concierge who remotely examines their computer system on a scheduled and very secure basis. The PC concierge will immediately fix software-based problems and prevent new threats to the customer's computing environment including offensive pop-ups, browser redirects and slow performance, and then provides a detailed report. Clean Machine's proprietary Radar(TM) technology (Remote Access Detection Audit and Repair) allows its expert technicians to remotely resolve any problems, eliminating the need for customers to go through the frustrating process of speaking with a tech support expert, and still having to do the work themselves. In other words, the Clean Machine PC concierges do it all. For more information on Clean Machine please visit www.pccleanmachine.com.