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Working fine for me here in Canada.
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re: Microsoft Security Essentials Beta Available Now, Capped At 75,000

I've been using it since last week on my systems, and I am very much enjoying the lack...
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If your preferred browser region/languages is set to US/English it shouldn't restrict you...
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i'm using it. let's see how it works. i was using AVG's free anti-virus.
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Works in Germany very well too... Maybe they forgot to add it beacuse now it says also in the...
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Microsoft Security Essentials Beta Available Now, Capped At 75,000

Posted Jun 23 2009, 11:23 AM by Sunshine with 6 comment(s)

MSE_5F00_thumb_5F00_63FCB6FA[1] Microsoft Security Essentials (Morro) Beta is now available for download, as announced earlier.

However take note of the following:

  • The beta is only available to those in the US, Israel (English only), People's Republic of China (Simplified Chinese only) or Brazil (Brazilian Portuguese)
  • Downloads will be capped at 75,000 (might still be changed)
  • Distribution of the beta is through Microsoft Connect, so you will need to be registered there with your Windows Live ID
  • Before you can download you will have to fill in a nomination survey (7 questions)

The beta is available in 32- and 64 bits for Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or Service Pack 3); Windows Vista; Windows 7 (Beta or Release Candidate) and will require WGA validation.

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CompletePrat wrote re: Microsoft Security Essentials Beta Available Now, Capped At 75,000
on Tue, Jun 23 2009 11:50 AM

Im in the UK and i'v got in on the Beta... all my settings are correct too.

michi6787 wrote re: Microsoft Security Essentials Beta Available Now, Capped At 75,000
on Tue, Jun 23 2009 12:05 PM

Works in Germany very well too... Maybe they forgot to add it beacuse now it says also in the UK:

"This beta is available only to customers in the United States, United Kingdom, Israel (English only), People’s Republic of China (Simplified Chinese only) and Brazil (Brazilian Portuguese only)."

empirestatebuddy wrote re: Microsoft Security Essentials Beta Available Now, Capped At 75,000
on Tue, Jun 23 2009 12:39 PM

i'm using it. let's see how it works. i was using AVG's free anti-virus.

MenthiX wrote re: Microsoft Security Essentials Beta Available Now, Capped At 75,000
on Tue, Jun 23 2009 1:48 PM

If your preferred browser region/languages is set to US/English it shouldn't restrict you from getting in (except for the 75000 limit)

If you do get the message about the beta not being available in your region you still might get in via go.microsoft.com/fwlink

Played around with it a bit. Seems very decent I like the simplicity.

GoodThings2Life wrote re: Microsoft Security Essentials Beta Available Now, Capped At 75,000
on Tue, Jun 23 2009 3:45 PM

I've been using it since last week on my systems, and I am very much enjoying the lack of disruptive prompts, quicker responsiveness of my systems, and yes... it's simplicity. You can really tell that Microsoft is making sure they get it right. As long as their detection rates stay as high as OneCare's have been over the past two years, we'll have ourselves a winner!

Khristopher wrote re: Microsoft Security Essentials Beta Available Now, Capped At 75,000
on Tue, Jun 23 2009 4:08 PM

Working fine for me here in Canada.

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