Microsoft Security Essentials for a business
This is 2 questions really -
Am I allowed to install Microsoft Security Essentials 1.0 in a business of 200 - 300 users?
Is Microsoft Security Essentials 1.0 adequate protection (real-time scanning, updates etc)?
Answer 1: Unfortunately, no. The license specifically states in the first bullet point in section 1
You may install and use any number of copies of the software on your devices in your household for use by people who reside there or for use in your home-based small business.
Answer 2: It sounds good to me, though I haven't looked at any lab comparisons yet. I have started recommending it to co-workers for their home computers -- it's a lot better than nothing!
In addition to the other answers given her, just a small remark:
From benchmarks that I've seen MSE seems to give a very good level of protection, almost as good as any other anti-virus product on the market. Apparently you need have no fears on that account.
"Microsoft Security Essentials is NOT supported for businesses of any kind. Not only that, but it is licensed for consumer use only, and carries similar license wording to Office Home & Student. Commercial or for-profit institutions must pay for the software. AVG and Avast have similar licensing."
I will ask MSFT if he is right. For now, all I can say is the person who sent is a MS partner and usually has good info to pass along... MJ
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