Microsoft Security Essentials Beta Full?

re: Microsoft Security Essentials Beta Full?

brentgv — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:04:12 GMT

I'm glad I snatched it while I could...yesterday. The software is so light. Updating the virus defs was quick, as was the scan. If it's as effective as the anti-malware stuff in the later versions of OneCare, then this will be a big hit.

re: Microsoft Security Essentials Beta Full?

xgrinch — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:44:47 GMT

EN-US is not available on Microsoft's site anymore, but can be found on other hosting sites.

Installs without any hastle.

re: Microsoft Security Essentials Beta Full?

Sunshine — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:09:31 GMT

Thanks for the update Steve :) We first read China would get MSE later, then on the site it was right there in the list of countries..confusing eh?

gregsedwards and Gilly, just like you we didn't hear from Microsoft about it being officially available in the UK either. Lots of confusion all around, ppl from other countries were able to grab it too whilst officially they shouldn't be able too.

re: Microsoft Security Essentials Beta Full?

Gilly — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:44:04 GMT

To begin with people in the UK couldn't download it then after about 30 mins I was able to and the connect page said it was available to the UK too. No idea why I could get it though as it was never mentioned that it would be open to people in the UK.

I got my x64 and x86 versions so I am very happy though :)

re: Microsoft Security Essentials Beta Full?

gregsedwards — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:46:49 GMT

Got a report from a friend in the UK who says she downloaded it successfully. Is the beta available there or did she just grab a US-EN copy?

re: Microsoft Security Essentials Beta Full?

sboots — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:42:06 GMT

China is not yet available for MSE - within 30 days is what was announced...

Brazil/Portuguese language version is still available

US/Israel English language is currently closed/full

-steve