Microsoft Releases “Security Essentials Beta” Free Virus & Spyware Protection Software

Posted on June 24, 2009 by blakehandler
 
While Microsoft prepares to retire their Windows Live OneCare antivirus software in September 2009, today they’ve released "Microsoft Security Essentials Beta" that also provides  Virus & Spyware Protection for consumers.
NOTE: This Microsoft Security Essentials Beta will be capped at 75,000 downloads (already met), and is only available to those in the US, Israel (English only), People’s Republic of China (Simplified Chinese only) or Brazil (Brazilian Portuguese). 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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BLAKE was a Microsoft MVP and award winning programmer with over 20+ years experience providing complete Windows and networking support for small to medium sized businesses. BLAKE is also Jazz Musician and Instructor for residential clients on the Los Angeles West Side.
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