MSE Pre-Release

[pcjunklist]

MSE has a pre-release out but you need to be part of the Pre-release program to download it. So I tried but I can't share my download link because it is tied into my hotmail account.
https://connect.microsoft.com/site981/program7657



Welcome to the Microsoft Security Essentials Pre-release Program!

As part of the Microsoft Security Essentials Pre-release program, you will have the opportunity to explore and test new builds of Microsoft Security Essentials before they are publically available and provide feedback to Microsoft. Your feedback helps Microsoft to make its software and services the best that they can be. As a member of the Pre-release program, you are expected to keep the software, information, and community discussions on this site confidential and refrain from posting confidential information from this site on any public space, including the Microsoft Security Essentials Forums.

As a member of this Pre-release program, Microsoft Security Essentials updates will automatically be installed on your computer through Microsoft Updates. We will not be publishing these builds on this site. To help us improve the software, you will be enrolled in the Microsoft Error Reporting, Customer Experience Improvement Program, and Microsoft Active Protection Service. To learn more about these programs, see the Microsoft Security Essentials privacy statement at

Leaving the program. If you wish to leave the pre-release program at any point in time, you can do so by uninstalling the program from your machine and un-registering from the program by clicking on this. You have to complete both actions in order to leave the program.

Feedback should be submitted to the discussion board: http://innovation.connect.microsoft.com/discussions?ProjectName=mseprerelease

Important: If you are running any version of Security Essentials, you have to uninstall first before installing the Pre-release version of Security Essentials.

If you're new to the Microsoft Security Essentials Pre-release program or need a refresher, check out the How Do I Get Started? section of the FAQ.

Download Microsoft Security Essentials Pre-release program


How do I install Microsoft Security Essentials Pre-release?

1. Confirm that your computer meets the minimum system requirements to install Microsoft Security Essentials Pre-release build.

2. Read the KB article to determine whether your computer is running a 32-bit version or 64-bit of the Windows operating system.

3. Click the appropriate Microsoft Security Essentials download link listed under Title column. Select the download link based on your Windows operating system (32-bit or 64-bit.)

4. Review the “Download location nearest you” drop down option. Select the appropriate value based on your geographic location.

5. Click Download link under Download single file column.



MSE Download Example
Note: Depending on your Internet Explorer security settings, the download of the installation file may be blocked. Right click on the yellow bar (see image below) and the click on “Download File…” in order to allow the download to begin.

Download file experience with Internet Explorer

On Internet Explorer 9:

The download file experience in Internet Explorer 9



6. Click Run from the File Download –Security Warning pane.

7. Follow the installation wizard to install Microsoft Security Essentials Ongoing Beta.



Remember the Forums are viewed by the Public, so please use the Microsoft Security Essentials Pre-Release Program Newsgroup for questions regarding the Pre-release program, which we’ve set up specifically for participating testers like you!







We have started a new program called 'Microsoft Security Essentials Pre-release' we encourage you to join the program and continue to help us improving Security Essentials.

Join the Pre-release program

 

[Guest28]

Has anything changed that you can see?

 

[moonshine]

Microsoft Security Essentials barely had any significant changes since the 2nd version release of it. So I think there won't be any huge changes to this.

 

[MetalShaun]

Installed the pre release and it seems no different. Unless they are going to start pushing out tech once they have people signed up.

 

[McLovin]

They need a face lift and to add alot of stuff to the application before I start using it again.

 

[WinAndLinuxTutorials]

Microsoft Security Essentials Prerelease 4.0.1540.0 Released: http://news.softpedia.com/news/Download-Microsoft-Security-Essentials-Prerelease-4-0-1540-0-273286.shtml

 

[Ink]

Update - MSE v4.1 RC was released yesterday.

Title : Security Essentials Pre-release
Release Date : 23/08/2012
Size : 22.87 MB
Version : 4.1.509.0
Category : Build
Milestone : RC

http://innovation.connect.microsoft.com/mseprerelease/Thread/View.aspx?ThreadId=8116

This update includes several ‘under the hood’ improvements like bug fixes, performance improvements etc. It also includes the following features and changes:

1. Fixed a number of memory leaks and issues seen in high stress scenarios
2. Made some security hardening changes to MSE in general
3. Addressed a bug in handling exclusions on Dynamic Disks on XP
4. Addressed a bug on the handling of default actions of clean vs. quarantine on certain malware
5. Addressed a rare bugcheck seen in developer scenarios with compiles
6. Changed UI History tab’s Date to reflect the time malware was remediated, instead of the last signature update time
7. A new feature that reduces the circumstances that the Action Center turns red on upgrade for machines on Vista SP1 and above.

The update will be availble on Connect Downloads and Microsoft Download Center shortly afterwards.

Thanks again for participating in the Microsoft Security Essentials Prerelease program

Douglas Hill - MSFT

 

[NSG001]

Nice to see some form of changelog, Thanks

 

[Ink]

After some time, I checked to MSE Pre-Release discussions again.

Update from November 27th, 2012.

This update includes several ‘under the hood’ improvements like bug fixes, performance improvements etc. It also includes the following features:

Automatic Sample Submission – (opt-in required via UI).
Setup experience improvements.

The update will also be available on Connect downloads and Microsoft Download Center in a day or two.

Thank you for using Microsoft Security Essentials Prerelease.

CJ.Eichholz (MSFT) - Microsoft Antimalware - This post is provided as-is with no warranty or support.

Source : Direct Link

 

[McLovin]

Have to sign in to access it, but good to hear some more updates are out.