Microsoft Security Essentials version 2 beta registration opens

Microsoft plans to ship a new version of its free antivirus software (Microsoft Security Essentials also known as MSE) at the end of the year. However, the software company is now accepting invitations for users who wish to participate in the beta program.

Others who participated in the previous beta test program for the MSE are already receiving calls for the following test program in Microsoft Connect. If you were a tester first, you should look at e-mail invitation reads:

Thanks so much that part of the Microsoft Security Essentials v2 beta. You indicated that you would like to call the connection software to Microsoft, so we would like to invite you to participate in the program Microsoft Security Essentials Public Beta Microsoft Connect. This program is the latest beta version of Microsoft Security Essentials, which are the latest security features. Being one of the few who get access to this beta version by registering now to reserve your seat!

If you didn't received an invitation and are interested in participating in the program to try to improve the Security Essentials, you must sign up for Microsoft Connect, because Microsoft has only a handful of allowing users to beta test the program.

Microsoft plans to include a number of improvements with this new version:

• 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.

As in the Microsoft Security Essentials 2 is compatible with Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP, and protects users against a wide variety of malware (viruses, spyware, trojans, worms, etc), there is a good chance the software manufacturer continue to support the same compatibility by adding support for Windows 8, but with the difference that MSE is directly integrated into the operating system.