Screenshot Tour: Microsoft Security Essentials 2.0 Beta

The new beta version of Microsoft Security Essentials was launched yesterday to a limited amount of users.

We have already given Microsoft Security Essentials our stamp of approval.

Now there is a new beta version that we’ll take a look at today.

It was released through Microsoft Connect and is available on a first come - first serve basis.

It is available in both 32 & 64-bit versions.

Then it’s possible for you to download the version which is right for your OS.

Installation is quite easy following the install wizard.

Decide of you want to join the Customer Experience Improvement Program or not…

It will offer to turn on Windows Firewall for you.

Now wait while the upgrade takes place.

The amount of time it takes will vary.

We installed the 32-bit version on a Windows 7 Home Premium Core2 Duo system and took around three minutes.

To finish the upgrade a reboot is required.

After getting back from the Restart you’ve got the option to begin setting it up.

This will inspect your connection traffic and block any suspicious connections.

A very nice feature for those with a home or small business internet.

Also it includes the Firewall integration that we looked at during the installation.

It integrates with Internet Explorer to protect against web-based threats such as malicious scripts.

It also includes a new updated protection engine that offers better detection, easier cleanup, and better performance.

Just put the executable in a shared folder, then Remote Desktop into your server.

Alternately, if you’re using theAdvanced Admin Console for WHSyou can access your server desktop through the Console.

Then just install it as shown above.

Windows Home Server version 1 runs on Server 2003 so the new web connection Protection feature isn’t available.

However, it should be available in WHS Vail beta as it’s built on Server 2008.

If you’re an early adopter you might want to get it while downloads are still available.

They are working on the issue and you’re able to read more about ithere.

If you’re having problems downloading the individual file then use the Microsoft File Transfer Manager.