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New AntiVirus from Microsoft - Morro revealed

Ever since Microsoft discontinued its "OneCare" Anti-Virus suite, gossip has been flying that Microsoft would be releasing a free Anti-VirusAnti-Spyware tool codenamed "Morro".
microsoft - comments - 16.6.2009

Microsoft Security Essentials - Codename: Morro 32bit and 64bit

MSE features a a streamlined solution with smaller footprint that focuses on core but comprehensive anti-malware protection including viruses, spyware, rootkits and trojans.
download - comments - 22.6.2009

OneCare Death to Make Room for Free Morro Antivirus for Windows 7

A future core antimalware solution will replace Windows Live OneCare, which, considering the price of a one year subscription, has already qualified for an alternative to free security software, come mid-2009.
windows - comments - 25.11.2008

Microsoft Office 2010 Beta 2 Leaks, Public Beta Expected in November

After Microsoft announced yesterday that Visual Studio 2010 Beta 2 will be sent to testers this week, more exciting news comes from the Office 2010 section.
microsoft - comments - 21.10.2009

Activate Windows 7 Pre-Beta 6801 with Vista Beta or RC Product Key without Crack

Already download and install Windows 7 Pre-Beta build 6801? You probably have to leave the product key field blank during installation in order to complete the setup of Windows 7.
windows - comments - 1.11.2008

Visual Studio 2008 Beta 2, .NET Framework 3.5 Beta 2

Visual Studio 2008 is the next generation development tool for Windows Vista, the 2007 Office system, and the Web. The Beta 2 release includes most of the products found in the Visual Studio product line. MSDN Subscribers can also download these files from MSDN Subscriber Downloads. Thanks to pacpis for this news.
download - comments - 27.7.2007

Windows 7 RC Brings Windows XP Mode Beta and Windows Virtual PC Beta

The Release Candidate of Windows 7 will bring with it the first Beta development milestones for Windows XP Mode and Windows Virtual PC.
windows - comments - 29.4.2009

Firefox 1.5 Beta 2 Out Now

Firefox 1.5 Beta 2 is now available for download. This is the second Beta release of our next generation Firefox browser, to be released later this year, and it is being made available to our developer and testing community for compatibility testing and to solicit feedback.
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IE 7 Beta 3 Now Download

Internet Explorer 7 (IE7) Beta 3 has been designed to make everyday tasks easier, provide dynamic security protection and improve the development platform and manageability.
download - comments - 29.6.2006

RunScanner 0.9.0.0 Beta

RunScanner is a completely free windows system utility which scans your system for all configured running programs. You can use runscanner to detect autostart programs, spyware, adware, homepage hijackers, unverified drivers and other problems.
download - comments - 17.3.2007

Silverlight 1.0 Beta

Silverlight is a cross-browser, cross-platform plug-in for delivering the next generation of media experiences and rich interactive applications (RIAs) for the Web.
download - comments - 3.5.2007

ViStart Beta 5

Now everyone can enjoy the benefits of fast program searching straight from their Start Menu, with ViStart, currently my latest project, Developed under the management of Windows X For the latest Vista Transformation Pack.
download - comments - 10.6.2007

XPize 4.7 Beta

XPize is a GUI enhancer for Windows XP and above. It replaces most of the non-XP icons, avis and bmps that Microsoft has always overlooked.
download - comments - 19.7.2007

VistaTweaker 0.1 Beta

VistaTweaker is a complet tweaking utility designed for Windows Vista in mind. By using it you can have your computer configured exactly the way you want.
download - comments - 25.7.2007

vLite 1.1 Beta

vLite is a tool for customizing the Windows Vista installation before actually installing it. Windows Vista from Microsoft takes a lot of resources, we all know that.
download - comments - 7.8.2007

SUMo 0.7.0.9 Beta 7

SUMo (Software Updates Monitoring) detects applications you are using and tracks updates. If a new version is detected, you'll be notified by SUMo.
download - comments - 28.8.2007

VistaTweaker 0.5 Beta

VistaTweaker is a complete tweaking utility designed for Windows Vista. It has software, performance, usability and other kinds of tweaks to improve the overall Vista experience.
download - comments - 26.10.2007

First look at Firefox 3.0 Beta 1

I noticed that the Beta 1 for Firefox 3.0 was made available sometime yesterday. I’ve been curious as to whether the Firefox dev team would do a serious revamp for this release or just concentrate on bug fixes and performance improvements.
download - comments - 20.11.2007

Energize 2.0 Beta 2

Energize Will change the feel of your Windows XP/2003 operating system to a new, shiny and modern Vista-look.
download - comments - 30.1.2008

Firefox 3 Beta 3

Firefox 3, Beta 3 has just been released. Over 350 memory leaks have been fixed and reductions have been made in the memory footprint.
download - comments - 13.2.2008

vLite 1.1.5 Beta

vLite is a tool for customizing the Windows Vista installation before actually installing it. Windows Vista from Microsoft takes a lot of resources, we all know that.
download - comments - 27.3.2008

IE8: What’s After Beta 2

The announcement of IE8 Beta 2 started an important and public phase of the product development cycle getting broad public feedback.
microsoft - comments - 24.11.2008

Firefox 3.1 Beta 2

The second Beta development milestone of Firefox 3.1, codenamed Shiretoko, is now available for download.
download - comments - 9.12.2008

Can we have a Windows 7 beta 2 please?

I’ve been running Windows 7 beta 1 for now eight weeks and I’ve put this beta thorough a serious workout.
windows - comments - 21.2.2009

Silverlight 4 beta now available

Microsoft have just announced Silverlight 4 beta today at PDC09, that is available for download today. Silverlight 4 promises to enhance the overall user experience, improving speed, performance and rendering for browsers.
microsoft - comments - 18.11.2009

Microsoft AntiSpyware (beta)

Help protect your PC from spyware and other potentially unwanted software.
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Microsoft CRM 3.0 Beta Now Available

A public beta release of Microsoft CRM 3.0, the second major revision of the company's customer relationship management software, is now available for Microsoft registered members and partners. A final launch is scheduled for the first quarter of 2006.
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Windows Defender Beta 2


Overview
This release includes enhanced features that reflect ongoing input from customers, as well as Microsoft?s growing understanding of the spyware landscape.
download - comments - 14.2.2006

ActiveSync 4.2 Beta Preview

ActiveSync 4.2 Beta Preview is an early look at the latest sync software release for Windows Mobile devices.

Microsoft ActiveSync provides a great synchronization experience with Windows powered PCs and Microsoft Outlook right out of the box.
microsoft - comments - 27.4.2006

Windows VistaBootPRO 2.0 Beta

PROnetworks announced that VistaBootPRO 2.0 Beta, the newest version of the original program developed by the PROnetworks Betas Team and the Beta Testing Forum, is now available for download. This is an update to the original VistaBootPRO 1.0 Beta. There are lots of new features and improved GUI interface. Full support for Windows Vista Beta 2 and Build 5456 has been added as well.
download - comments - 15.7.2006

Exclusive: Microsoft's new Anti-Virus, 'Morro', revealed

Ever since Microsoft discontinued its "OneCare" Anti-Virus suite, gossip has been flying that Microsoft would be releasing a free Anti-Virus\Anti-Spyware tool codenamed "Morro". The software product, codenamed "Morro" after a beach in Sao Paulo, Brazil, is already being tested by Microsoft employees and a trial version will be made available "soon". Microsoft has stated that Morro would be available by the end of 2009 at the latest. "Morro" is likely to be targeted to compete with the low end of anti-virus products from other providers, and it will not have much of an impact on sales of full-blown security suites.

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neowin.net - 16.06.2009

Microsoft set to beta Microsoft Security Essentials June 23

Microsoft confirmed today that they plan to release a public beta of Microsoft Security Essentials (formerly codenamed Morro) on June 23. The free anti-virus product will begin with a beta program next week and an updated beta version over the summer period. Company officials also confirmed that Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) will be launching in fall this year. We have learned that Microsoft is targeting September or at the latest to have the anti-virus software available for the October 22 Windows 7 launch. Formerly known as Morro, the software giant plans to replace its Windows Live OneCare offerings with MSE later in the year.

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neowin.net - 19.06.2009

Morro to be named Microsoft Security Essentials

Yesterday Neowin exclusively revealed Microsoft Morro to the world, today we can unveil that Microsoft's new and free Anti-Virus will be named Microsoft Security Essentials. The software product, codenamed "Morro" after a beach in Sao Paulo, Brazil, is already being tested by Microsoft employees and a trial version will be made available in September according to sources familiar with Microsoft's plans. Microsoft has officially stated that Microsoft Security Essentials would be available by the end of 2009 at the latest. The company has been trialing internal versions since June 1. Yesterday we unveiled three screen shots of an old alpha build but we can unveil an updated build today with the Microsoft Security Essentials branding.

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neowin.net - 17.06.2009

Microsoft: Security Essentials final edition in coming weeks

Microsoft's security essentials team has confirmed the final version of Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) will be made available in the coming weeks. MSE is Microsoft's free anti-virus and anti-spyware product that is set to replace Microsoft's paid Windows Live OneCare subscription service which was withdrawn earlier this year. In an email to beta testers the team thanked testers for their participation and encouraged them to upgrade to version 1.0.1500.0 of the beta to ensure a "smooth experience". Neowin exclusively revealed Security Essentials in June when it was codenamed "morro". Morro was renamed Security Essentials and appeared in beta form in late June.

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neowin.net - 21.09.2009

Microsoft plans to divorce viruses for free!

Ever heard of "Morro"? Neither had I until today. It appears the boys and girls at Microsoft have been planning a nice surprise for consumers. Focused on "core anti-malware protection", Morro is a streamlined solution expected in the second half of 2009 that will offer comprehensive protection from malware, including viruses, spyware, root kits and trojans. Built on Microsoft's "award-winning malware protection engine", Morro will definitely create a storm with it's price tag, and hopefully will deliver. In light of this announcement, Microsoft have also announced that subscriptions to it's Windows Live OneCare subscription will be discontinued to new users effective June 30th 2009.

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neowin.net - 19.11.2008

Microsoft Security Essentials Beta released

Microsoft is offering it's free anti-virus product, Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) to 75,000 lucky people today. The company is offering the product via a beta program and will likely extend the cap of 75,000 downloads depending on demand. MSE is Microsoft's free anti-virus and anti-spyware product that is set to replace Microsoft's paid Windows Live OneCare subscription service which is being withdrawn a week today. Earlier this month Neowin exclusively revealed MSE (codenamed Morro) and we believe that the final product will be available shortly before the Windows 7 launch in October. MSE is being distributed on Microsoft's Connect site as a beta program.

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neowin.net - 23.06.2009

New information revealed about Microsoft's new anti-malware product

Liveside has reported some new information about Microsoft's new anti-malware product codenamed "Morro", formally named Windows Live OneCare. According to Liveside, Microsoft considering the following names for it's new anti-malware program: Microsoft Security Essentials, Microsoft Antivirus Plus, Microsoft Personal Security, and Microsoft Security Fundamentals. "Morro", has been in limited alpha testing, will be available for free to all licensed Windows users, and while there is no confirmed release date yet, it's possible that the product will be available the second half of 2009. The goal of this product is to deliver high quality protection against malware while having a low impact on system performance and making it easy to install. So, Neowin, which name do you think best fits?

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neowin.net - 01.05.2009

Still more questions than answers about Microsoft Morro

Mary Jo Foley: Microsoft’s announcement this week of plans for a new, free antimalware service and the end of life of its Windows Live OneCare product has spawned a bunch of new questions among customers, partners and industry watchers.



While Windows Live OneCare was no barn burner, in terms of marketshare, Microsoft typically gives its products/services at least three releases before killing them. And the 3.0 release of OneCare was imminent in fact, the Microsoft Update team blogged at the end of October that customers should expect to see it soon.




winbeta.org - 22.11.2008

Beta Heads Toward Nicaragua

Not only software is going beta these days it seems -- but this beta is one you don't want to test. The Atlantic Ocean's 23rd named tropical system, Beta, headed toward the Nicaraguan coast Friday afternoon, and was expected to make landfall over the weekend as a Category 2 hurricane...
betanews.com - 30.10.2005

Microsoft Security Essentials or Forefront: Which should a Windows user choose?

It's been a while since Microsoft has shared any new information about its free antimalware offering, Microsoft Security Essentials (codenamed "Morro"). But the Softies are quietly setting the stage for the product, which is slated to launch before the end of the year...




winbeta.org - 14.09.2009

Want Windows 7 Beta 1? Here's what you have to do...

PDC attendees got the Windows 7 pre-beta build, and Microsoft told them that a public beta would be available in early 2009. But you don't want to wait until then, right? You want Beta 1, right now. Well, I can't give you that, but I can tell you how you can get your hands on a physical copy of the Windows 7 Beta 1 DVD. You'll need $100 and a desire to visit one of the upcoming episodes of the MSDN Developer Conference (MDC).

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neowin.net - 04.12.2008

Firefox 1.5 Beta Set for September 8

Mozilla has announced its beta schedule for the upcoming release of Firefox 1.5, according to a posting on its developer news Web site. Beta 1 will be released on September 8, followed by a second beta on October 5. The first release candidate of the browser is expected on October 28...
betanews.com - 02.09.2005

Microsoft Releases New Beta of IE7

Microsoft said Thursday morning that it had made available the third beta of Internet Explorer 7, the final beta before the browser ships later this year ahead of Windows Vista...
betanews.com - 29.06.2006

Office 12 Beta 1 Released to Testers

10,000 Microsoft beta testers received a long-awaited e-mail Wednesday evening: Welcome to Office 12. Beta 1 of the next-generation Office suite has been released and is now available for download -- assuming Beta Place doesn't buckle under the mad rush for bits...
betanews.com - 17.11.2005

Halo 3 Beta Gaffe Angers Gamers

Microsoft has fixed some early issues in its Halo 3 beta offering for those who purchase the game Crackdown , as well as agreeing to extend the beta period by one week to June 10...
betanews.com - 19.05.2007

Reminder: Windows 7 beta download ends this week

Just a reminder to everyone that as we reported earlier, the general availability of Windows 7 Beta program is ending this week. Starting from Feb 10th (12am Pacific Time), there wont be any new downloads of Windows 7 beta available, and from Feb 12th (9am Pacific Time), no downloads of Windows 7 beta will be available. If you are already downloading your beta, better complete the download before Feb 12th! So, if you haven't yet started your download or yet registered for Windows 7 Beta, then this is the right time. Download your beta here before it ends!

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neowin.net - 10.02.2009

IE8 Beta 2 adds standards mode, suggestions, 'Web slices'

Validating all indicators since Monday that a revamped beta was ready for public eyes, Microsoft lifted the lid on Beta 2 of Internet Explorer 8 this afternoon, offering the first glance at some very competitive new features...
betanews.com - 28.08.2008

Microsoft preparing to release free anti-virus software

According to Reuters, Microsoft is getting set to release free anti-virus software for Windows to compete with the likes of Symantec and McAfee. The software product, codenamed "Morro" after a beach in Sao Paolo, Brazil, is already being tested by Microsoft employees and a trial version will be made available "soon". Although it is difficult to gauge the effects this move by Microsoft will have over the long term, the announcement appears to have contributed to a recent 0.5% decline in Symantec shares and a 1.3% drop in McAfee shares, while Microsoft's stock price has risen 2.1%.

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neowin.net - 11.06.2009

Beta Heads Towards Nicaragua

Not only software is going beta these days it seems -- however this is one you do not want to test. The Atlantic Ocean's 23rd named tropical system, Tropical Storm Beta, headed towards the Nicaraguan coast Friday afternoon, and was expected to make landfall later that night or early Saturday morning...
betanews.com - 29.10.2005

OneCare Was Not a Failure, Microsoft Exec Says

Critics asserting that Windows Live OneCare didn't succeed on its own have got it wrong, according to Microsoft's chief security advisor for the EMEA region. Roger Halbheer, in a blog posting on Monday, said it was "nonsense" for anyone to suggest that Microsoft's consumer antimalware security solution had somehow "failed." Last month, Microsoft announced that it planned to discontinue OneCare while simultaneously saying it would offer a free anti malware solution code-named "Morro." OneCare is priced at $49.95 per year, but Halbheer noted that many people just cannot afford the extra amount, especially in newer and arguably poorer markets.

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neowin.net - 03.12.2008