Microsoft’s new tool in the fight against malware free for Thai consumers

Bangkok--22 Feb--Hill & Knowlton Microsoft’s new tool in the fight against malware free for Thai consumers Thai-language version of Microsoft Security Essentials available for free download now; provides real-time security protection. Microsoft Security Essentials, Microsoft Corp.’s new no-cost, core anti-malware service that helps protect consumers against viruses, spyware and other malicious software is now available in Thai-language for Thai users to download and take advantage of free of charge. “Making Microsoft Security Essentials broadly available as a free consumer download for genuine Windows-based PCs is part of Microsoft’s ongoing commitment to provide a more trustworthy computing experience for all customers,” said Patama Chantaruck , Managing Director, Microsoft (Thailand) Limited. “By making Microsoft Security Essentials easy to obtain and easy to use, Microsoft hopes to encourage broader adoption of anti-virus protection across the consumer audience, which in turn will help increase security across the entire Windows ecosystem. For business customers, Microsoft continues to offer Forefront Client Security, providing centralized, comprehensive management and reporting capabilities." Microsoft Security Essentials is designed to run quietly in the background and only alerts users when there is an important action for them to take. Requiring minimal CPU and memory usage, it has less impact on the tasks consumers perform every day, such as opening documents or browser windows or loading search results - even on older or less powerful PCs. Microsoft Security Essentials uses real-time protection to help prevent PCs from becoming infected, and is the first Microsoft security product to make use of the company’s new Dynamic Signature Service, a technology that helps ensure users stay protected by the most current virus definitions available without having to wait for the next scheduled download. Guaranteed by independent testers of anti-virus software AV-Comparatives.org, the Microsoft Security Essentials is built on the same award-winning core security technology found in the company’s security solutions for businesses. It requires no registration and is available for downloading directly from Microsoft at http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials, where Thai users can select Thai-language from the ‘Download Now’ menu. Microsoft Security Essentials is available for Windows XP SP2 or SP3, Windows Vista and Windows 7, including those running in Windows XP mode on both 32-bit and 64-bit PCs. About Microsoft Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT”) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential. Established in 1993, Microsoft (Thailand) Limited provides world-class software that is easy to use and localized to suit the local market’s needs. It also has a compelling and consistent platform to build powerful business solutions that can scale from a notebook computer to a mainframe — class multiprocessor systems using Microsoft technology. For further information, information, please visit the Microsoft (Thailand) website at: http://www.microsoft.com/thailand. Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corp. in the United States and / or other countries. The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners. Note to editors: If you are interested in viewing additional information on Microsoft, please visit the Microsoft Web page at http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/ on Microsoft’s corporate information pages. For further information, please contact: Suphada Chaiwong Hill & Knowlton Thailand Tel: 0-2627 3501 ext 209 Fax. 0-2627 3510 Email: [email protected]