New MSE beta coming soon

[aznkid25]

Just got an email from Microsoft Connect about a new pre-beta for Microsoft Security Essentials:

Greetings from Microsoft Connect!

Thank you so much for being a part of the Microsoft Security Essentials v2 Beta. You have indicated that you are interested in receiving invites for Connect programs from Microsoft, so we would like to invite you toparticipate in theMicrosoft Security Essentials Public Beta program on Microsoft Connect. This program is for the newest Beta version of Microsoft Security Essentials which has the latest protection features. Be one of the select few who get access to this Beta release by signing up now to reserve your spot!

Since you have already registered with Connect make sure to sign in with your existing registered Windows Live ID account to use this invitation.

[Matthew_Thepc]

For those of you who didn't get the email, try https://connect.microsoft.com/site981/program7299 or if that doesn't work go https://connect.microsoft.com/directory/non-feedback/security/ and then click "Join" after Microsoft Security Essentials Beta

[Quick Shot]

Joined! Thanks! I'm looking forward to starting this!

[Tekkerson]

Sweet, thanks! Just a note here. You have to uninstall the previous version first. It doesn't automatically override it when you install :/

[M V E]

Q: When do you expect the beta to become available?

A: We anticipate the Microsoft Security Essentials Beta to be available by the end of the year.

http://goo.gl/gR9n1

[_neutrino Veteran]

Got the email. waiting for the start date, the MSE is already amazing not sure what else i would even want them to add.

[aznkid25]

The MSE beta registration is open to anyone: http://blogs.technet.com/b/mmpc/archive/2011/11/18/microsoft-security-essentials-beta-registration-opens.aspx

[argonite]

What are the changes from the current version of MSE?

[BetaAddict]

What are the changes from the current version of MSE?

Not really expecting anything breakthrough. Probably just an improved detection engine, performance optimizations, and updated design (metro theme?).

[Brandon H Supervisor]

just got my invite about a half-hour ago :)

What are the changes from the current version of MSE?

don't know, they haven't released the beta yet, just recruiting testers

[M V E]

• 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.
  

[argonite]

• 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.
  

I'm liking this. If there's one thing that my OCD self would really appreciate, is if the background of the interface was a vector instead of a bitmap image that got pixelated when the window was maximized (and is somewhat aliased at the bottom).

[BetaAddict]

Not really expecting anything breakthrough. Probably just an improved detection engine, performance optimizations, and updated design (metro theme?).

• 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.
  

Pretty much made a spot on prediction on anticipated version features. :rofl:

On a side note, I'm really sure how much more "simplified" they can make the UI. The current UI is pretty noob-proof as it is.