I ummed and ahhed about whether this was worthy of it's own thread, but since it isn't a question about AV it made less sense to tack it onto the end of the sticky. I'm sure it will get moved if the mods disagree.
Anyway a beta of the popular MSE software is available:
http://windowsteamblog.com/windows/...rosoft-security-essentials-now-available.aspx
New in this version:
Welcome additions or do they risk bloating an otherwise lightweight solution? Anybody have the beta already?
Anyway a beta of the popular MSE software is available:
http://windowsteamblog.com/windows/...rosoft-security-essentials-now-available.aspx
New in this version:
- Windows Firewall integration – During setup, Microsoft Security Essentials will now ask if you would like to turn the Windows Firewall on or off.
- Enhanced protection for web-based threats – Microsoft Security Essentials now integrates with Internet Explorer to provide protection against web-based threats.
- New protection engine – The updated anti-malware engine offers enhanced detection and cleanup capabilities with better performance.
- Network inspection system* – Protection against network-based exploits is now built in to Microsoft Security Essentials.
Welcome additions or do they risk bloating an otherwise lightweight solution? Anybody have the beta already?