Now click on Download selected file(s) using FTM, to initiate the download in the Microsoft File Transfer Manager.
Select either Microsoft Security Essentials Beta for 32-bit or Microsoft Security Essentials Beta for 64-bit.
A click on the Download Microsoft Security Essentials Beta link will open the download options.
A Microsoft Security Essentials Beta is displayed, will all kinds of information about the beta and the software.
Log into Windows Live, or create an account if you have none at hand
Open the Microsoft Connect website, this will prompt a Windows live login form.
We have used Internet Explorer 8 for the downloads. Make sure Internet Explorer is closed, install the transfer manager and open Internet Explorer afterwards.
Download Microsoft's File Transfer Manager, link is listed above.
How to download Microsoft Security Essentials Beta
Network inspection system – Protection against network-based exploits is now built in to Microsoft Security Essentials.
New protection engine – The updated anti-malware engine offers enhanced detection and cleanup capabilities with better performance.
Enhanced protection for web-based threats – Microsoft Security Essentials now integrates with Internet Explorer to provide protection against web-based threats.
Windows Firewall integration – During setup, Microsoft Security Essentials will now ask if you would like to turn the Windows Firewall on or off.
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