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The thread discusses testing and using a beta antivirus/security program (ESET Endpoint Security Beta) as a short-term alternative on Windows 8 Consumer Preview, with the goal of replacing users’ concerns about Windows Defender. The main guidance is to disable Windows Defender and Windows Firewall before installing, choose the correct 32-bit/64-bit version, and note that performance impact is minimal and that beta testers may receive trial/trial-end discounts. Overall sentiment is positive and practical, with the contributor reporting the beta runs well without noticeable slowdown.

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While it may be a short term solution, there's a beta security program named ESET Endpoint Security (Beta) that runs well on Windows 8 CP. It's good through 04/30/2012.

ESET has always delivered great security products, and is working hard to deliver more. For those who doesn't trust Windows Defender (a re-branded MSE), this is a great solution. Runs quite well on my PC, doesn't slow it at all (noticeably).

ESET Endpoint Security Beta can be obtained here:

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Be sure to disable Windows Defender (the same way you would in Windows 7) & disable Windows Firewall prior to the install.

One good thing about testing Beta products for security companies is that most will give a decent discount at the end of the trial. Also, this is a good indicator that the regular version of ESET Smart Security should run fine.

Be sure to select the correct bit version for your install.

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