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Microsoft was founded in 1975, with headquarters in Redmond, Washington.
Microsoft Security Essentials was introduced in 2009 as standalone malware protection for Windows XP, Vista and 7. It is integrated into Windows 8, 8.1 and 10 as Windows Defender and rebranded as Microsoft Defender Antivirus in 2020.
Microsoft joined AV-Comparatives’ Main Test Series in 2007.
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Performance Test April 2022
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False Alarm Test March 2022
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Malware Protection Test March 2022
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Real-World Protection Test Feb-Mar 2022 - Factsheet
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Business Security Test 2021 (August - November)approved
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Performance Test November 2021
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Real-World Protection Test Enterprise August-November 2021 - Testresult
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Malware Protection Test Enterprise September 2021 - Testresult
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