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Microsoft Security Essentials leaves beta, available for download 9/29/2009
We knew it was coming soon, and now we know when: tomorrow, or - depending on whether you read this post before midnight - today.
Yes, Microsoft Security Essentials is set to shed the beta tag and will be available for public download starting September 29, 2009.
Many of our readers have been using the successor to Live OneCare since it first appeared as a leaked (and then official) beta build back in June of this year. Reviews have generally been very favorable. MSE has been praised for its good detection rates, infrequent false positives, scanning performance, and minimal resource utilization.
Once the download is live, you'll be able get Security Essentials right from Microsoft's web site. Chances are good that you will also be able to get your hands on the final version from Softpedia - just in case you need a backup plan.
MSE will be offered to users in 19 countries including Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States.
If you've used the MSE beta, share your experience in the comments!
Yes, Microsoft Security Essentials is set to shed the beta tag and will be available for public download starting September 29, 2009.
Many of our readers have been using the successor to Live OneCare since it first appeared as a leaked (and then official) beta build back in June of this year. Reviews have generally been very favorable. MSE has been praised for its good detection rates, infrequent false positives, scanning performance, and minimal resource utilization.
Once the download is live, you'll be able get Security Essentials right from Microsoft's web site. Chances are good that you will also be able to get your hands on the final version from Softpedia - just in case you need a backup plan.
MSE will be offered to users in 19 countries including Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States.
If you've used the MSE beta, share your experience in the comments!
Comments
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Subscribe to comments216Sep 28th 2009 8:38PM
And the Countdown until Norton releases a Free Product begins...
BranSep 29th 2009 7:38AM
And ends...............witha 30 day free trail.
BranSep 29th 2009 7:38AM
And ends...............witha 30 day free trial.
AvenSep 29th 2009 3:42PM
Nice comment! :D
WilliamAlemanSep 28th 2009 8:44PM
I'm gonna tell you the truth security essentials is very good protection. I have been using it since it came in beta and have worked for me. Very fast protection and I don't get annoyed with it.
GeirSep 29th 2009 5:22AM
I agree. This is actually a good piece of software.
JordanSep 28th 2009 8:45PM
I have been an avid Norton user for years, and have highly loved their newest extremely fast versions. However I have been using the beta of Security Essentials for the past few months and I love it. It's fast, has an extremely small footprint, it works, and it's FREE. Though some would say this is marketing suicide on Microsoft's part, I think this is one of the best moves they've made in years. They can't hide the fact that Windows gets viruses, but by providing a very good free security suite, they can help protect and improve their image. I will definitely be using security essentials from here on out.
OldGuySep 28th 2009 8:49PM
Norton 2009 just gave me a warning that this page on Microsoft Security Essentials is suspicious and blocked. Now I am going with Security Essentials for sure.
Kris120890Sep 28th 2009 8:56PM
Will you have to download the final version from Microsoft or will you be able to just update it if you have the beta. I'm guessing the latter.
wes.cSep 28th 2009 8:57PM
I've been using the beta for a few months, and it's excellent. I'd recommend coupling it with Malwarebytes for extra confidence.
Jeff MitchellSep 28th 2009 10:00PM
I've been using the beta since day 1. I was very unhappy with AVG and MSE has been nothing but easy to use and to the point. It simply does it's job well and nothing more. That's all any antivirus/spyware program should do.
Combined with Malwarebytes it makes for a very nice protection package!
Trevor HickenSep 28th 2009 10:07PM
I've been using it and I'm satifisfied. It's easy to use and it caught a virus in it's tracks so I know it works
JiSep 28th 2009 10:07PM
Its all I need, fast, free, and AVG suckos!
mxxconSep 28th 2009 10:19PM
One thing i don't like about this software is if you set it to scan your whole computer, your don't get results until the whole scan is done.
It will show that it found "something", but it won't show what and where until the scan is complete.
Also, you can't scan specific folders or drives. Its either real-time protection, or scan your whole computer, all drives.
TSSaloicSep 28th 2009 10:42PM
You can scan specific folders by finding them in explorer and right clicking on them. I know it's not in the interface, but they have to keep something for 2.0.
fincanSep 28th 2009 11:27PM
I was a long time Nod32 user (actually still using on some of my computers) but I am using MSE since I've installed my win 7 RC1, and so far it's been really good.
nikescarSep 29th 2009 12:48AM
I love it! I've installed it on all my computers after removing AVG. Now if my girlfriend would let me install it on hers.
kojo87Sep 29th 2009 2:07AM
hot damn. this will be replacing AVG ASAP
Marty K.Sep 29th 2009 2:34AM
The release date is kind of funny because Security Essentials is not the only security-oriented software coming out on that day. Ubuntu is coming out with 9.10 ;)
mxxconSep 29th 2009 8:49AM
actually ubuntu 9.10 is coming out on 10/29/2009