If your small business has 10 or fewer PC’s, I recommend you look into adding Microsoft Security Essentials to your list of installed software. Security is a critical element in ensuring a stable working environment and I use Microsoft Security Essentials for it’s real-time protection against viruses, spyware, and other malicious software. The new licensing goes into effect on Thursday October 7th. The product is also free for home PC’s and is my product of choice for the many family PC’s I support across several states.
As with all Microsoft software, there are some requirements: Operating System: Genuine Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or Service Pack 3); Windows Vista (Gold, Service Pack 1, or Service Pack 2); Windows 7
From the Microsoft Partner website that alerted me to this new model, the question of what to use for larger firms is addressed with the following:
Question: “If you are making this change to allow small businesses to utilize Microsoft Security Essentials on up to 10 PCs, what do you recommend companies with more than 10 PCs use?” Answer: If you operate a small business with more than 10 PCs, we recommend that you consider using the Forefront line products to address your security needs.
I don’t have experience with Forefront, many of my clients are already using other commercial options.
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