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Microsoft Security Essentials Update

Microsoft previously reported that its new Security Essentials anti-malware solution ( see my review ) had garnered 1.5 million downloads in its first week of availability. Well, the numbers keep going up: After two weeks, the download total stood at 2.6 million. Also, the company tells me that Microsoft...

Posted to SuperSite Blog (Weblog) by pthurrott on 10-19-2009
Now available: Microsoft Security Essentials

The public version of Microsoft Security Essentials is now available from the Microsoft web site : Microsoft Security Essentials provides real-time protection for your home PC that guards against viruses, spyware, and other malicious software. Microsoft Security Essentials is a free* download from Microsoft...

Posted to SuperSite Blog (Weblog) by pthurrott on 09-29-2009
Microsoft Security Essentials Beta updated

If you're using the Microsoft Security Essentials Beta, you'll notice an update in Windows Update this morning. It's unclear what's changed under the hood (the referenced KB article below doesn't yet exist), but there's a new tray icon at least. Here are some before and after...

Posted to SuperSite Blog (Weblog) by pthurrott on 08-20-2009
Microsoft's proposed browser ballot screen

I'm embarrassed to say I missed this last week, but when Microsoft announced its proposal to let EU customers choose a browser via a so-called ballot screen, they also provided an image of what that screen could look like. Here it is. Under our new proposal, among other things, European consumers...

Posted to SuperSite Blog (Weblog) by pthurrott on 07-31-2009
Browser ballot screen isn't just for Windows 7

Mary Jo Foley reports on an interesting tidbit I missed while traipsing around The Netherlands this week: Microsoft's proposal to let EU users choose from competing web browsers isn't relegated to Windows 7. They'll offer this capability on Windows XP and Windows Vista as well. The “ballot...

Posted to SuperSite Blog (Weblog) by pthurrott on 07-28-2009
Don't forget: Today's the day for Morro

If you're looking to snag the initial beta version of Microsoft Security Essentials from the source, here are a few things to be aware of: US, Israel, and Brazil only (China in 30 days) Public downloads will be capped at 75,000 Download will be made available around 9 am PDT/12 pm EDT Requires Windows...

Posted to SuperSite Blog (Weblog) by pthurrott on 06-23-2009
Early Morro shots leak

Neowin has posted a couple of shots of an older Morro build . Again, I can't really comment except to note that this build is already out of date.

Posted to SuperSite Blog (Weblog) by pthurrott on 06-16-2009
Make Windows XP Look Like Windows 7 in Three Steps

The Amazon Daily blog has a fun tip about making Windows XP look and work like Windows 7: Not quite ready to take the plunge of the free release candidate of Windows 7, but still dig on its snazzy new look? If you're one of the millions who are sticking by the tried-and-true Windows XP until...

Posted to SuperSite Blog (Weblog) by pthurrott on 06-16-2009
Microsoft will soon unveil free virus software

So this puts me in an awkward spot. I can't really discuss this too much further at the moment, but since Reuters dropped the ball … * Microsoft getting ready to unveil free anti-virus service * Software maker says will soon put beta version on website * Company employees testing it internally Microsoft...

Posted to SuperSite Blog (Weblog) by pthurrott on 06-10-2009
XP Mode and gaming: Not so much

I've gotten a lot of questions about whether XP Mode will be suitable for gaming. Put simply, no, it will not be suitable for gaming. First, this technology is aimed at businesses, not consumers. It's licensed only for Windows 7 Pro, Enterprise, and Ultimate. What Microsoft is trying to accomplish...

Posted to SuperSite Blog (Weblog) by pthurrott on 04-25-2009

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