Security Essentials 4.0: minor changes

Microsoft delivers the new version of its virus protection that goes directly to the 4.0.

The Microsoft antivirus jumped on its version number and passes the fourth. Last December, Microsoft proposed a beta version of its anti-virus who was available for members of the Connect program. Today, this new version is available to all. Two ways to get it, or by direct download from the portal of the editor of Redmond by following the link after this article, either while waiting patiently for that Windows Update suggested if the previous version is already installed.

Even if this had little impact for the user, it is still interesting to note the fact that Microsoft goes from version 2 to version 4 directly. In addition, software will collect by default and user-defined manner, the threats identified as such and send them to the editor to understand and eradicate the next threats via its automatic update system.

      

Version 2 on the left, version 4 on the right, the changes are minimal.

On compatibility, anti-virus will install without problems on Windows XP SP3 minimum and up to Windows 7 SP1. There is not mention Windows 8 Consumer Preview support on the official page of the antimalware program, to test. It is free, then there is more than to follow the link to download.

> Download Microsoft Security Essentials 4.0

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Antivirus: the new Security Essentials available in beta

Microsoft offers to test the latest beta of its Security Essentials free antivirus. In the program, an improved ergonomics and a new engine for the detection of threats.

Since yesterday, the beta of the new version of the Microsoft free antivirus, Security Essentials, is available on the Internet to Connect to the Publisher program members. A program in which all can access to try this beta version, provided to connect to the website with a Windows Live ID, create a public profile by giving its coordinates and use a valid email box. This beta is available for all versions of Windows not covered Security Essentials, namely Windows XP SP3, Vista and 7, all in 32 and 64-bit.

Then, that will make this new version of the system of protection already Unveils beta? A simplified interface and improved performance. Essentially, therefore. A new scan engine has been developed while a system of automatic removal of dangerous files can be set, history to review the decline in the number of actions required by the user.

For the rest, Security Essentials will continue to offer the same benefits that currently, that is to say a well integrated system, light and discreet antivirus. The inverse of the factories to gas which are sometimes similar software suites dedicated to security. Remains to be seen if, indeed, the performance will be improved when the final version is released.

> try the latest beta version of Microsoft Security Essentials

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A little more security for key usb LaCie Cookey

LaCie has apparently decided to completely review the package of the usb key Cookey (which resemble real house keys). Indeed, the Cookey will be now provided with several software related to the security of data.

lacie private-Public software will allow for example to encrypt all or part of the data recorded on the key. Thus secure data will remain inaccessible in case of loss or theft of the key. What may be rather convenient for the stunned most of us.

For its part, the lacie PC/Mac lockprogram, allows to lock and unlock a computer. This rather original software, the data of the PC (or Mac) will be available only if the Cookey is connected to the usb port of the computer. The computer will start the OS if and only if the key is connected. It be better avoid losing for not galérer to restart the computer...

Finally, last point, and not least, Cookey usb keys have now standard withoffered a space for online storage on Wuala. Storage space is identical to the capacity of the key. For example: a 16 GB gives right to 16 GB additional CooKey online.

For information, Cookey usb keys are available in the trade since already a moment. 8, 16 And 32 GB models cost respectively €34.99, €54.99 and €99.99 on the LaCie website.

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