Microsoft chief, Jim allchin, Co-President of Platform Products and Services Division, said in an interview that there will be no anti-virus protection in Windows Vista despite the emphasis on safety and security.

This is for unspecified business reasons not technical ones, he said. From day one, Microsoft has been promoting Vista as a landmark improvement in Windows security.

The Register writes: “Microsoft will sell anti-virus protection to consumers through its OneCare online backup and security service.”