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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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Real-World Protection Test July-October 2022
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Performance Test October 2022
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False Alarm Test September 2022
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Malware Protection Test September 2022
Latest Consumer Main-Tests on Microsoft Windows
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Business Security Test August-September 2022 - Factsheet
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Malware Protection Test Enterprise September 2022 - Testresult
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Real-World Protection Test Enterprise August-September 2022 - Testresult
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Performance Test June 2022
Part of Business Security Test 2022 (March – June)
Latest Enterprise Main-Tests on Microsoft Windows
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