Microsoft Set to Update Anti-Spyware Beta

Microsoft is slated to release to the Web in the next day or two a beta refresh of its Microsoft AntiSpyware product.

Some testers reported Wednesday that they had downloaded a new beta version of Microsoft AntiSpyware (version number 1.0.613). They also reported that Microsoft has extended the beta-expiration date for the product from July 31, 2005, to Dec. 31, 2005.

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i_XpUser

Thanks for the heads up mate, I forgot about it expiring next month...

For anyone who can't wait for the new version thru the programs update you can download it at the link below. You can install it right over your current version.

Microsoft® Windows AntiSpyware (Beta)(Build 1.0.613)

Tufenuf

I just did that and guess what...it's buggy The About M$ Antispyware still shows Build 1.0.509 with the expiration date 7/31/2005. This doesn't surprise me considering that it's only a beta version.

i_XpUser

well I was just sittin here minding my own business when a little MS antispyware message came up asking me if I wanted to get the new version or something like that, so I said ok, installed rebooted and now it basically seems the same to me. I checked in "about ms antispyware" under "help" and it says:

Microsoft AntiSpyware Version: 1.0.613
This version expires on: 31/12/2005

Jen

Updated: I uninstalled M$ Antispyware and removed its installation folder. After restart I installed the newer version and everything came out beautiful!

i_XpUser

HMMMM! Just checked for updates using the program and it doesn't see any. Downloaded the latest one anyway from the M$ site.

D4Dog
"beauty is in the eye of the beer-holder"

All I can add further is that I'm running Build 1.0.613 with definition version 5727.

i_XpUser

I'll wait for the final version...beta is really unstable untill they get the bugs out. Why would I want to do the dirty work (for no pay) for MS Antispy? Think about it, a great cheap way to build a product..why not let the publishers perfect it? But then again, I did use SP2 Beta for a long time before the final version....Hmmmm....LOL

I was just notified a few hour ago and I did the update. Have not ran it yet though.

I wouldn't really consider this a true beta. MS bought this technology from Giant Software. Look in the "about" section of IE and u will see how much software they have licensed or bought from other s/w companies. They have so much money I guess its cost less to buy than develop since time is money. SOoooo if MS buys the Mustang from Ford and rebadges it MicroSoft Mobile(beta) I don't think I would complain if they let me drive that around for a year for free.

husam