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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 2023
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False Alarm Test March 2023
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Malware Protection Test March 2023
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Real-World Protection Test Feb-Mar 2023 - Factsheet
Latest Consumer Main-Tests on Microsoft Windows
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Business Security Test March-April 2023 - Factsheet
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Malware Protection Test Enterprise March 2023 - Testresult
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Real-World Protection Test Enterprise March-April 2023 - Testresult
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Performance Test October 2022
Part of Business Security Test 2022 (August – November)
Latest Enterprise Main-Tests on Microsoft Windows
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