Microsoft is Looking for Security Essentials Beta Testers
Written by Alan Friday, 18 November 2011 06:34
Microsoft is about to release a beta version of their Security Essentials tool. The Security Essentials software was released on September 29th, 2009 is now the most popular security software in North America, and one of the most popular worldwide. Part of it’s popularity is it’s price – it’s free. Part is that it just works really well and doesn’t bog down your computer like other (Norton and McAfee) security suites that are simply in the game of who can have the most features.
Microsoft has announced they are about to begin beta testing the next version of Security Essentials. The beta program, which was announced today on the Microsoft Technet blog, is only open to a limited number of people, although Microsoft didn’t release the number of beta versions they will distribute. During the first beta test in 2009 Microsoft limited distribution to 75,000 users.
Features in the Microsoft Security Essentials Beta will include:
- Enhanced protection through automatic malware remediation – The Beta will clean high-impact malware infections automatically, with no required user interaction.
- Enhanced performance – The Beta includes many performance improvements to make sure your PC performance isn’t negatively impacted.
- Simplified UI – Simplified UI makes Microsoft Security Essentials Beta easier to use.
- New and improved protection engine – The updated engine offers enhanced detection and cleanup capabilities.
With Microsoft stating that the beta will be limited, users may want to sign up now by visiting the Microsoft Connect site. The Security Essentials beta is not yet out. Microsoft will be emailing testers when the beta is ready for download.
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