Free Download Security Essentials 2.0

Now available for download from the connect site is the beta of the next version of Microsoft Security Essentials 2.0. 
What’s new in Security Essentials 2.0 Beta:

- Windows Firewall integration – Microsoft Security Essentials will ask if you would like to turn the Windows Firewall on or off during installation.

- Enhanced protection while browsing the Internet – Microsoft Security Essentials now integrates with Internet Explorer to provide additional protection against web-based threats.

- New protection engine – The updated, based on Forefront, anti-malware engine offers enhanced detection and cleanup capabilities with better performance.

- Network inspection system – Protection against network-based exploits.

Click here to visit the Microsoft Connect page to register for the Microsoft Security Essentials 2.0 beta.