Update: Microsoft Security Essentials Version: 1.0.2498.0

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  1. ronjor

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    ronjor, Oct 7, 2010
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    Do users get the new version downloaded automatically?
     
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    I don't know the answer to that question. I would guess that if you have your system set to automatically update, you would at least, receive notification of a new version.

    Current users can check for upgrades by going to the help button and select "Upgrade Microsoft Security Essentials".
     
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    Did as you suggested. Apparently I already have the latest version.
     
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    Updating it on my dad's netbook said a new version was available.
     
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    Odd that they'd release a v1 update when v2 should be coming soon? Typical Microsoft and no changelog, so damn annoying.
     
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    Thanks ronjor for update notification :) Eagerly waiting for v2
     
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    version 2 is like night and day for speed and lightness over version 1.
     
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    I hope version 2 has a portable version ;)

    Doubt it though :(
     
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    Security Essentials 1.0.2498

    i didnt find any changelog sorry but i fresh installed it and works good :blink:
     
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  11. Vladimyr

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    Re: Security Essentials 1.0.2498

    Must be the now-free-for-small-business version. :D
     
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  12. khagaroth

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    Re: Security Essentials 1.0.2498

    Yeah, updated license agreement is up. Allows installation on up to 10 business machines. Should be enough for many small businesses.
     
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    Re: Security Essentials 1.0.2498

    Probably the only change :D
     
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    ye i really wish they would tell people the release notes and make them easily viewable, i always hate it when a vendor doesnt do that
     
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    really
    when i used it i liked the older version . but anyway i will wait till final is out
     
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    Some interesting stuff in the License Agreement.

    INSTALLATION AND USE RIGHTS.
    Home Use. If you are a home user, then you may install and use any number of copies of the software on your personal devices for use by people who reside in your household. As a home user, you may not use the software in any commercial, non-profit, or revenue generating business activities.
    Small Business. If you operate a small business, then you may install and use the software on up to ten (10) devices in your business.
    Restrictions.
    The software may not be used on a device running an enterprise version of a Microsoft Windows operating system.
    The software may not be used on devices owned by government or academic institutions.


    Am I misremembering, or didn't the previous version allow you to use "the software" installed on a computer in your home, for a home-based business purpose?

    While I don't wish to use it on enterprise licensed Windows, has anybody tried to install it and was it blocked? What about developer licenses?
     
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  17. Spiral123

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    That is odd. So they end home-based business use, but open small business use? I guess the home-based business would change to small business use? Sounds like who-ever modified the license made a mistake.
     
    Spiral123, Oct 11, 2010
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