Microsoft Spokesman said now they are testing Morro on their own employees. Microsoft will shortly make a trial version or beta product that can be taken on their website. Morro will be available as a standalone download and offer malware protection for the Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 operating systems. The security offering will provide comprehensive protection from malware, including viruses, spyware, rootkits and trojans.

Investors and analysts are very regardful for this free service. The software code-named as Morro has been taken from Brazil’s Morro de Sao Paolo beach. Morro estimated will threaten sales of the products such as Symantec and McAfee. However, unlike other free offerings from security vendors such as AVG, Morro will be delivered as a hosted service.

The availability of Morro will mark the end of Windows Live OneCare subscription service effective on June 30, 2009. Three years ago Microsoft has entered the market with Windows Live OneCare free antivirus, which was changed to paid service. The company announced will shut off the service and replaced with a free version called Morro at the end of 2009.