This argument about whether Microsoft software is or isn't malware isn't really on topic, nor does it make much sense to argue about it. In this case, I think people are saying it is or isn't based on their own opinion about Microsoft and/or how they define malware.
Since it's not on topic and because I suspect the discussion would just end up going in circles, I'm going to have to ask that the Microsoft is/isn't malware part of this discussion end here.