Check for updates

Hi
On March 2nd I downloaded Microsoft Spyware. I have
checked each day for updates, but my Spyware definitions
are telling me it was updated on March 2nd to version
5693, definitions currently up tp date. Shouldn't the
date change each day that I check for updates. I am
worrid that my spyware is not loading any new virus
updates. Am I doing something wrong. I update for new
viruses by clicking on 'Definitions' and also by 'File
then Update', but they both do the same thing. Thanks for
any help.
Pat.

Pat wrote:
>-----Original Message-----
>Hi
>On March 2nd I downloaded Microsoft Spyware. I have
>checked each day for updates, but my Spyware definitions
>are telling me it was updated on March 2nd to version
>5693, definitions currently up tp date. Shouldn't the
>date change each day that I check for updates. I am
>worrid that my spyware is not loading any new virus
>updates. Am I doing something wrong. I update for new
>viruses by clicking on 'Definitions' and also by 'File
>then Update', but they both do the same thing. Thanks for
>any help.

Hi

Dont be worried ! I think this function works with mostly
all PC´s but this is a Beta and to do manual checks can
be a "good practice".

One thing you wrote "loading any new virus update", this
is not a antivirusprogram, this is for antispyware.

You then also need an updated Antivirusprogram. Maybe
you have one but to be sure i write this.

This is for free if you dont want to buy one.

http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/2/

This is a good startpoint to learn more about safety.

http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/default.mspx

--
plun

Thanks for your help. It was a mistake on my part. I
meant Spyware Updates. I do have AVG anti virus. So do
you think my microsoft is updateing any new spyware ok,
if so, how can I tell?
Thanks again, Pat.

>-----Original Message-----
>Pat wrote:
>>-----Original Message-----
>>Hi
>>On March 2nd I downloaded Microsoft Spyware. I have
>>checked each day for updates, but my Spyware
definitions
>>are telling me it was updated on March 2nd to version
>>5693, definitions currently up tp date. Shouldn't the
>>date change each day that I check for updates. I am
>>worrid that my spyware is not loading any new virus
>>updates. Am I doing something wrong. I update for new
>>viruses by clicking on 'Definitions' and also by 'File
>>then Update', but they both do the same thing. Thanks
for
>>any help.
>
>Hi
>
>Dont be worried ! I think this function works with
mostly
>all PC´s but this is a Beta and to do manual checks can
>be a "good practice".
>
>One thing you wrote "loading any new virus update", this
>is not a antivirusprogram, this is for antispyware.
>
>You then also need an updated Antivirusprogram. Maybe
>you have one but to be sure i write this.
>
>This is for free if you dont want to buy one.
>
>http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/2/
>
>This is a good startpoint to learn more about safety.
>
>http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/default.mspx
>
>--
>plun
>
>
>
>.
>

Pat wrote:
>-----Original Message-----
>Thanks for your help. It was a mistake on my part. I
>meant Spyware Updates. I do have AVG anti virus. So do
>you think my microsoft is updateing any new spyware ok,
>if so, how can I tell?

Hi

I think for sure that MSAS update works, but this is
a Betaversion so you can´t be guaranteed that it works.

One important thing missing from MS is that we don´t have
a webpage which showing us what latest definitions are.

So if you follow this newsgroups you will see messages
about new definitions, also about Beta 2 when it arrives.

"Workaround"
Manual checks about version, Menu Help-About
Manual check fur updates, Menu File-Check for updates.

--
plun

Pat - you are on the most current set of definitions. Antispyware
definition updates are not frequent in the experience of this beta. Often
as seldom as once a week or somewhat more.

I would say that a new set is "due" soon--keep an eye on the announcements
group--usually someone announces the new definitions there. If you run
File, Check for updates, and do not receive any error message, I believe
that your update functionality is likely working just fine.
--
FAQ for Microsoft Antispyware:
http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.htm

"Pat" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:43c601c5209a$3b860b20$a401280a@phx.gbl...
> Hi
> On March 2nd I downloaded Microsoft Spyware. I have
> checked each day for updates, but my Spyware definitions
> are telling me it was updated on March 2nd to version
> 5693, definitions currently up tp date. Shouldn't the
> date change each day that I check for updates. I am
> worrid that my spyware is not loading any new virus
> updates. Am I doing something wrong. I update for new
> viruses by clicking on 'Definitions' and also by 'File
> then Update', but they both do the same thing. Thanks for
> any help.
> Pat.

Bill Sanderson wrote:
> Pat - you are on the most current set of definitions. Antispyware
> definition updates are not frequent in the experience of this beta. Often
> as seldom as once a week or somewhat more.
>
> I would say that a new set is "due" soon--keep an eye on the announcements
> group--usually someone announces the new definitions there. If you run
> File, Check for updates, and do not receive any error message, I believe
> that your update functionality is likely working just fine.

Bill

I think it´s important to show latest version and latest
signatur
within MSAS homepage. As from every antivirus vendors homepage.

Easy to fix for a MS.

Something can be wrong with the update function, i´ve seen
a lot of blocked "Live update" - Norton Antivirus .

This function will also be attacked from malware makers.

--
plun

I agree with you--I think this is a good suggestion. Not sure they'll do it
though--it adds a layer of complexity and coordination to the definition
release process.

--
FAQ for Microsoft Antispyware:
http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.htm

"plun" <plunt@cyr.com> wrote in message
news:s5ZWHPOIFHA.1992@cpmsftngsa06.privatenews.microsoft.com...
> Bill Sanderson wrote:
>> Pat - you are on the most current set of definitions. Antispyware
>> definition updates are not frequent in the experience of this beta.
>> Often as seldom as once a week or somewhat more.
>>
>> I would say that a new set is "due" soon--keep an eye on the
>> announcements group--usually someone announces the new definitions there.
>> If you run File, Check for updates, and do not receive any error message,
>> I believe that your update functionality is likely working just fine.
>
> Bill
>
> I think it´s important to show latest version and latest signatur
> within MSAS homepage. As from every antivirus vendors homepage.
>
> Easy to fix for a MS.
>
> Something can be wrong with the update function, i´ve seen
> a lot of blocked "Live update" - Norton Antivirus .
>
> This function will also be attacked from malware makers.
>
> --
> plun

A double check on the def dates can be found here:
http://support.microsoft.com/defaul...kb;en-us;892519

Ron Chamberlin
MS-MVP

"plun" <plunt@cyr.com> wrote in message
news:s5ZWHPOIFHA.1992@cpmsftngsa06.privatenews.microsoft.com...
> Bill Sanderson wrote:
>> Pat - you are on the most current set of definitions. Antispyware
>> definition updates are not frequent in the experience of this beta.
>> Often as seldom as once a week or somewhat more.
>>
>> I would say that a new set is "due" soon--keep an eye on the
>> announcements group--usually someone announces the new definitions there.
>> If you run File, Check for updates, and do not receive any error message,
>> I believe that your update functionality is likely working just fine.
>
> Bill
>
> I think it´s important to show latest version and latest signatur
> within MSAS homepage. As from every antivirus vendors homepage.
>
> Easy to fix for a MS.
>
> Something can be wrong with the update function, i´ve seen
> a lot of blocked "Live update" - Norton Antivirus .
>
> This function will also be attacked from malware makers.
>
> --
> plun
>

http://support.microsoft.com/defaul...kb;en-us;892519

Ron Chamberlin
MS-MVP


"plun" <plunt@cyr.org> wrote in message
news:417601c520b5$a70e0350$a601280a@phx.gbl...
Pat wrote:
>-----Original Message-----
>Thanks for your help. It was a mistake on my part. I
>meant Spyware Updates. I do have AVG anti virus. So do
>you think my microsoft is updateing any new spyware ok,
>if so, how can I tell?

Hi

I think for sure that MSAS update works, but this is
a Betaversion so you can´t be guaranteed that it works.

One important thing missing from MS is that we don´t have
a webpage which showing us what latest definitions are.

So if you follow this newsgroups you will see messages
about new definitions, also about Beta 2 when it arrives.

"Workaround"
Manual checks about version, Menu Help-About
Manual check fur updates, Menu File-Check for updates.

--
plun

Ron Chamberlin wrote:
> http://support.microsoft.com/defaul...kb;en-us;892519
>
> Ron Chamberlin
> MS-MVP

Well, thats for sure a strange place to find about latest
version
and definition compared with ALL antivirus vendors.
But this is MS so they perhaps thinks that a normal user
search kb:s about this............... ?

IMHO

--
plun