Today Microsoft has released the beta program for the new version of the free Security Essentials (MSE) started. If you signed up with a valid Windows Live ID when beta program before, you get an e-mail with the pertinent information. This version carries the build number 4.0.1111.0.
This beta version includes the following improvements, according to Microsoft:
- Improves protection by automatic malware cleaning without user intervention
- Contains many performance improvements to ensure, that the actual computer performance is not affected.
- Simplified user interface makes use of Microsoft Security Essentials beta.
- New and improved protection: The updated engine offers improved detection- and cleanup options