Microsoft announces free antivirus, limited public beta

[John Henry]

That would work. Though the idea would be to have someone who wants the link to read through the thread and ask someone that said they have the link......

~Lordbob

Some people don't like looking back in the thread, they just reply for a new link without even watching if the previous posts had the links already.

 

[Lordbob75]

Some people don't like looking back in the thread, they just reply for a new link without even watching if the previous posts had the links already.

I know. Perhaps something in our Sigs?
Maybe we could get a badge you can click on that says "Have Links" or "Linker" that means we have links for new builds and / or leaks.

~Lordbob

 

[Klaw117]

Will there be any difference in the torrent downloads and the official beta on Tuesday? If there is, I think I'll wait until then to get it. If not, then can I please have the link?

 

[John Henry]

I know. Perhaps something in our Sigs?
Maybe we could get a badge you can click on that says "Have Links" or "Linker" that means we have links for new builds and / or leaks.

~Lordbob

Mmm nice idea. Tell me if you know how to make one. I'm a bit drunk actually to think about something like this

 

[Lordbob75]

Mmm nice idea. Tell me if you know how to make one. I'm a bit drunk actually to think about something like this

It would be up to John or Shawn.

~Lordbob

 

[John Henry]

It would be up to John or Shawn.

~Lordbob

MAybe it's a stupid question, but who are they?

 

[Lordbob75]

MAybe it's a stupid question, but who are they?

The Admins. John = z3r010, Shawn = Brink.

~Lordbob

 

[AlexT2889]

I'd like the link again, sorry I had it before, but it didn't install because of OneCare and didn't bother until I got fed up with OneCare blocking EVERYTHING with no "yes or no" pop up. The Morro files I had before disappeared...huh lol.

 

[Mulaka]

Will someone please PM me the link as well?

 

[LFB]

do we have to disable Windows defender?

Mine is on together with Microsoft Essentials...

 

[mxosder16]

do we have to disable Windows defender?

I would say yes
If you look under the security tab in action center it says it's not good to have both running at the same time

 

[Klaw117]

Should I use this now or wait until the official beta on Tuesday?

 

[mxosder16]

Should I use this now or wait until the official beta on Tuesday?

It's completely up to you.
I've been using it for two or three days now and it's already blocked some stuff for me.
I personally like it.
There is an 'upgrade' feature in it to search for a newer version of the program, so it'll be interesting to see if it upgrades on tuesday or if this is the version they'll hand out

 

[Dark Nova Gamer]

Should I use this now or wait until the official beta on Tuesday?

As redsox said, it is up to you.

I was originally going to wait but it seemed nice and had good reviews from friends of mine, and others in this forum. So I risked it and downloaded a copy and it is very very light-weight compared to other Anti-virus programs.

Will not be using any other AV unless MS steals this from me when I'm sleeping =P

 

[Klaw117]

All right, whoever has the link, please PM me. Thanks in advance.

 

[Dark Nova Gamer]

All right, whoever has the link, please PM me. Thanks in advance.

PM sent

 

[Klaw117]

Again, thank you to DarkNovaGundam and redsoxm16.

 

[ikilledkenny]

Hey, Redsox, did you download this public beta or are you still using the one I sent you?

 

[mxosder16]

Hey, Redsox, did you download this public beta or are you still using the one I sent you?

The public beta hasn't come out yet so i'm still using the same one. Why?

 

[xan K]

it's looking good so far. I'm using it on my windows XP machine 'cause for my W7 machine I have a 2-year-old license of Avira AntiVir Premium. but who knows, if MS AV beats Avira in AV's tests, I might use it primarily.