Microsoft released Free anti- virus/spyware in Beta today
Posted by Jeppesen in News
Microsoft has released Microsoft Security Essential in Beta today.
As Microsoft is not accepting more participants in the Beta program, you either have to wait for a final release...or, get a free download here ;-) If you choose the later alternative you will get the possibility to upgrade to version 1.0.1500.0 after the first Quick Scan. As Microsoft can can stop this hole in the sign-up process, you better be fast.
The installation is quite hazel free, though Microsoft recommends to remove other antivirus programs before the installation - performance issues I presume - but how wise is it?
The first "Quick" scan is announced to 'take several minutes' - a small understatement as it takes almost 1 hour , and better be prepared to use a similar amount of time to upgrade.
My first scan did not reveal any viruses or spyware, and now I am waiting for the new installation to finish, but I decided to reveal the "alternative" to my readers before it is to late.
Good luck
