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What's up with that Microsoft Security Essentials beta build number?

What's up with that Microsoft Security Essentials beta build number?Another way to get round it is.Sign into Microsoft Connect with an email address registered in the US. It worked for me anyway.So far so goodWorks well on my system although it is obviously too early to tell how well it...

Tags: Web browsers, Microsoft Security Essentials Beta, Microsoft Security Essentials, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Security, beta

Discussion threads 2009-06-23

Microsoft Security Essentials beta to be capped at 75,000, kicks off today

Microsoft Security Essentials beta to be capped at 75,000, kicks off todayLast I heard... *edited*OneCare had less false positives then all the other AV/AS software, and scored pretty high in tests.Assuming it's junk just because it's Microsoft kinda makes you look like a... fool.*Edited after realizing I had typed the...

Tags: Desktops, Branding, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Security Essentials, Microsoft Security Essentials Beta, Microsoft Security, Microsoft Windows 7, public beta, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-06-23

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(Panda Cloud Antivirus leaves beta)

An MS Security Rip-off?This looks very much as if Panda has stolen the look of MS Security Essentials. I just hope it's as good as the Microsoft product.What makes it CLOUD?What is cloud about this? It is an app installed on the local PC scanning files on your local...

Tags: Desktops, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, antivirus, MS security, Panda, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-11-10

News to know: Google, IBM; AMD; Apple

Here are today's notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET's around-the-Web tech coverage. Earnings wrap: Sam Diaz: Schmidt: Worst of recession is over; Google is hiring Larry Dignan: IBM...

Tags: Google Inc., Larry Dignan, Mary Jo Foley, Apple Inc., Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Sam Diaz, IBM Corp., E-books, Desktops, Networking, Personal Technology, Hardware

Blog posts 2009-10-16

Report: Microsoft prepping now for next beta of Security Essentials

I have been invitedThe e-mail contains a link to a survey, and they will select the beta testers from the respondents by November 1.An excerpt form the mail:''In the coming months we will be rolling out an ongoing beta program. As part of the Microsoft Security Essentials ongoing beta program,...

Tags: Servers, MSE, Security Essentials, OneCare, security, beta, server, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-10-15

Report: Microsoft prepping now for next beta of Security Essentials

With version one of its free anti-malware product just out the door, Microsoft is lining up testers for the next release of Microsoft Security Essentials. Ars Technica has posted what it says is an e-mail message that Microsoft sent to a subset of Windows 7 beta testers, inviting them to...

Tags: Security, Microsoft Corp., Beta, Tester, Microsoft Windows 7, Mary Jo Foley

Blog posts 2009-10-15

What will the fallout be from Microsoft Security Essentials?

a new antitrust lawsuitthis is a shining example of monopoly squashing competition on price.Incorrectas the product isn't being bundled. Additionally if your car maker sold you seat belts prone to failure you wouldn't expect to pay someone else to fix them.I agree about validation.It would realy help to stop...

Tags: Corporate law, Operating systems, Microsoft Windows, UNIX, MSE, Microsoft Corp., Linux, antitrust, security

Discussion threads 2009-09-29

Microsoft Security Essentials available today

International availability"Microsoft Security Essentials will be available in eight languages and 19 countries: 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."Today? Or are they delaying the additional countries until later?Originally, they...

Tags: Web site development, Web technology, MSE, Microsoft Security Essentials, Microsoft Security, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-09-29

Microsoft Security Essentials 1.0.1611.0 (Windows)

With Microsoft Security Essentials Beta, you get high-quality protection against viruses and spyware, including Trojans, worms and other malicious software. And best of all, there are no costs or annoying subscriptions to keep track of. Security Essentials is easy to install and easy to use. Updates and upgrades are...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., Security Essentials, Security, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms

Software downloads 2009-09-29

Report: Final version of free Microsoft Security Essentials to ship September 29

Do we really need another security software on Windows 7?Hi!If I install MSE on Windows 7, do I really need to install another security software on Windows 7?Thanks!yes...It's called Linux and that will cure all windoze security threats forever.Yes and...while introducing 8 year old kernel faults on its own.No, but...

Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Koobface, FCS, MSE, Microsoft Corp., OneCare, security

Discussion threads 2009-09-28

Report: Final version of free Microsoft Security Essentials to ship September 29

Just over a week after telling beta testers that the final version of Microsoft's free Security Essentials antimalware product would be released soon, Microsoft is set to deliver the final bits to the public -- possibly as soon as tomorrow, September 29. by Mary Jo Foley

Tags: Microsoft Corp., Security, Mary Jo Foley

Blog posts 2009-09-28

Final Microsoft Security Essentials due in 'a few weeks'

Microsoft is preparing to end its Microsoft Security Essential MSE beta and release the final version of the program "in the coming weeks," company officials told testers on September 20. by Mary Jo Foley

Tags: Security, Microsoft Corp., Mary Jo Foley

Blog posts 2009-09-21

Microsoft Security Essentials or Forefront: Which should a Windows user choose?

Free for business use?Interesting... According to this table, MCE can be used in servers (2008 R2) and, since there is nothing in contrary, it seems that is also free for use by businesses - most of the other free offerings (Avast, AVG...) are only free for non-commercial use.RE: Microsoft Security...

Tags: Spyware, adware & malware, Microsoft Security Essentials, Microsoft Security, Microsoft Corp., MSE, Windows User, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-09-14

News to know: Apple; Salesforce.com; CRM; Microsoft; PayPal

Here are today’s notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET’s around-the-Web tech coverage. Sam Diaz: Apple's future TV: Can Web-based apps replace "channels," kill cable? DOJ gives blessing to Oracle-Sun, awaiting EC...

Tags: Salesforce.com Inc., Google Inc., Larry Dignan, Palm Inc., Apple Inc., Microsoft Corp., PayPal, CRM, Sales Force Management, Sales

Blog posts 2009-08-21

Next-gen Microsoft Forefront security products get final names, pricing

Next-gen Microsoft Forefront security products get final names, pricingWhatever happened to the successor of Onecare?You know.. whats its name.. the free one? When's that coming?RE: Next-gen Microsoft Forefront security products get final names, pricingHi Mary Jo,A small typo: the Geneva Framework will be known as "Windows Identity Foundation" and not...

Tags: Pricing, Marketing research, Next-gen Microsoft Forefront security, Next-gen Microsoft Forefront security product, Windows Identity, pricing strategy

Discussion threads 2009-07-13

News to know: Windows 7; Dell; IT salaries; Enterprise 2.0

Here are today’s notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET’s around-the-Web tech coverage. Mary Jo Foley: One year after Bill Gates' 'retirement': What's different? Microsoft: Windows 7 Upgrade deal maxes out at 25...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Dell Computer Corp., Information Technology, Apple Inc., Enterprise 2.0, Photograph, Salary, Microsoft Windows 7, Smart Phones, Microsoft Windows, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Operating Systems, Software, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-06-30

Getting your hands on Microsoft Security Essentials ...

Getting your hands on Microsoft Security Essentials ...Microsoft: Security IS EssentialSo please if you must use a Windows product, please be sure to install some kind of Anti-Virus tool.You'll need it.Care for a Conficker? ;)Keep in mindIf I recall correctly these downloads will have a different build number than the...

Tags: Operating systems, SECURITY, vulgarity, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-06-29

Getting your hands on Microsoft Security Essentials ...

Microsoft allowed 75,000 people to download the beta of its new Microsoft Security Essentials, but all these places were snapped up in under 24 hours. However, you can still get your hands on the downloads ... if you know where to look! by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Tags: Security, Microsoft Corp., Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Blog posts 2009-06-29

ZDNet Readers' Choice: Top 25 free, lightweight apps

ZDNet Readers' Choice: Top 25 free, lightweight appsMissed two but maybe they aren't popularIf you are including Gimp, then how about Google Apps Picasa. This is an excellent free photo organizing program. Google has even put out a Linux beta of this handy program.http://picasa.google.comGoogle Sketchup - a highly...

Tags: Linux, Spyware, Spyware, adware & malware, Paint.net, Notepad++, lightweight app, Top 25, ZDNet-reader, Zotero, TextPad

Discussion threads 2009-06-25

AV-Test calls Microsoft Security Essentials "very good"

AV-Test calls Microsoft Security Essentials "very good"Wow...Not bad: 3200 and all detected with 0 false positives. Can't complain about that.I seriously think that MS should be allowed to ship MSE with every copy of Windows. We can argue about monopoly related issues when it comes to other non-essential functionality...

Tags: Blogging, Microsoft Windows, SECURITY, AV-Test, Microsoft Security Essentials, Microsoft Security, Microsoft Corp., front page

Discussion threads 2009-06-25