On July 29, Beijing time, Microsoft French Safety Project Technology Director Nicolas Mirail revealed that some Microsoft's future development plan, including Microsoft to enter anti-virus software market plans.
More pointed out that Microsoft will launch a separate anti-virus software. In 2003, Microsoft acquired Gecad and Pelican, which were anti-virus software company, while Microsoft's upcoming anti-virus software will fully draw on the products of the above two companies. So far, Microsoft US headquarters spokesperson has not yet commented on the functional characteristics of this anti-virus software or launching schedule.
Morel revealed that Microsoft's upcoming anti-virus software will use two different ways to detect with destructive files. One of the methods is more common, that is, through the characterization of the signature of the virus, this method is currently adopted for most anti-virus companies; in addition, Microsoft also provides a computer system analysis tool, it can judge the user The computer has been infected with viruses in the past, while making end users understand which issues may encounter in the future.
Mirel also said Microsoft does not launch firewall software while launching anti-virus software, because the system will bring its own firewall function when Windows XP Service Pack 2 is officially launched. Microsoft did not confirm the anti-virus software program announced by Morel, but the company's determination to enter the anti-virus software market is already a passport. There have been previous rumors that Microsoft will have a large-scale acquisition in the field of anti-virus, and NetWork Associates is one of the main quarry of the company.
However, in the beginning of this month, an official of the Microsoft European sector said that the company's anti-virus programs were still in the initial stage. At present, Microsoft is still integrated with anti-virus products obtained through acquisitions. In June 2003, Microsoft acquired Gecad, Romanian anti-virus software company, said that acquisition of Gecad is an important part of TrustWorthy Computing Initiative, the purpose is to protect nearly two-thirds of the market. Windows users of the latest anti-virus software. Microsoft once said that it is possible to launch a paid anti-virus service for Windows users.
