MS Antispyware (beta?) update -is there one?

[Bob]

Hi,

My copy of MS Antispyware beta came up with an expiry date (December
2005). I followed the instructions to obtain the update but the version
downloaded was the same - generating the same message. I checked 'Google'
but found no references to an updated version. Is there one or has the
product gone non-free?

Bob

 

[Imposter]

My copy of MS Antispyware beta came up with an expiry date (December
2005). I followed the instructions to obtain the update but the version
downloaded was the same - generating the same message. I checked 'Google'
but found no references to an updated version. Is there one or has the
product gone non-free?

Managed to update mine easily about 3 days ago. Shows as Beta1 still, more
info under 'Help' is
Microsoft AntiSpyware Version: 1.0.701
This version expires on: 31/07/2006
Spyware Definition Version: 5789 (20/11/2005 09:06:59)

 

[Fred]

Hi,

My copy of MS Antispyware beta came up with an expiry date (December
2005). I followed the instructions to obtain the update but the version
downloaded was the same - generating the same message. I checked 'Google'
but found no references to an updated version. Is there one or has the
product gone non-free?

Bob

Goto
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...A2-6A57-4C57-A8BD-DBF62EDA9671&displaylang=en
Download to Harddrive
Run program
Should now expire 31 July 2006

 

[rjdriver]

Spyware Definition Version: 5789 (20/11/2005 09:06:59) <

Spyware defs are up to 5791.



Bob

 

[Nick Worley]

Hi,

My copy of MS Antispyware beta came up with an expiry date (December
2005). I followed the instructions to obtain the update but the version
downloaded was the same - generating the same message. I checked 'Google'
but found no references to an updated version. Is there one or has the
product gone non-free?

Bob

I had a lot of trouble installing the update when MS Anti-Spyware expired in
Dec 2005.
I downloaded & installed the update, only to be told it had expired.
Anyway, it worked in the end when I uninstalled the version that expired Dec
2005 & installed the new version (that expires July 2006) without rebooting
the computer inbetween.
Hope it works for you.
Regards
Nick

 

[Bob]

Hi,

I've been to this link before and downloaded the executable. The first
install window has an option to remove MS Antispyware or update. Whether I
de-install first (and then run again to install) or update, on running the
installed product I still get the 'out of date' (December 31st 2005)
message. I guess I'll have to look more closely at the version numbers.
Otherwise, has anybody got a clue as to what I am doing wrong? The only
thing I can think of is that I didn't restart the PC after the first
uninstall. I'll try that.

Thanks
Bob

 

[Bob]

Hi Nick,

This is getting ridiculous. I've done exactly what you have
(repeatedly)
together with a variety of other methods. None have worked. I repeatedly
get
the message stating that the software has expired. I'm at a loss as to
what
to try next. Perhaps using 'Firefox' as my browser creates a problem?
However, I doubt this. I normally run 'Adaware 1.06' and 'Spybot Search
and
Destroy' successfully so I can do without the MS Antispyware program if I
have to. This problem is irritating though.

Bob

 

[Imposter]

Perhaps using 'Firefox' as my browser creates a problem?

Don't think so, I'm sure I used Moz when I D/L'd it, but try it in IE to be
sure.

However, I doubt this. I normally run 'Adaware 1.06' and 'Spybot Search
and
Destroy' successfully so I can do without the MS Antispyware program if I
have to. This problem is irritating though.

I also use AdAware and Spybot, but M$AS is reputed to find other gunge that
those two don't, so please persevere and try to use it

 

[B. Peg]

I ran into the same problem. I noticed when I ran their Verification Check
Tool the letter began with letter "C" and the thing would not allow the
subsequent downloaded program to continue beyond Dec. 31, 2005.

A few days later and I am here and again tried the link above. This time
the Verification Cehck Tool reurned a string of letters beginning with the
letter "M." Don't know why the change occured otehr than a few days had
passed since I gave up and totally removed the program.

Now with the new VCT number (or letters), I got the download to install
properly and got the 5791 update later after the install as well.

Very strange...

B~