MS Beta Anti-spyware

[James]

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.... and I do mean BETA... as in... can't seem to download updates. I've
tried repeatedly to download these updates and tried the workarounds...
and tried the uninstall/re-install. Nada!

Okay... one last-ditch effort before I ditch MS for Counterspy (which is
probably a wiser move anyway). Any ideas?

 

[Guest]

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Welcome to Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware (Beta) Newsgroups
http://communities.microsoft.com/newsgroups/default.asp?ICP=spyware&sLCID=us

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
Microsoft Newsgroups

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"James" wrote:

| ... and I do mean BETA... as in... can't seem to download updates. I've
| tried repeatedly to download these updates and tried the workarounds...
| and tried the uninstall/re-install. Nada!
|
| Okay... one last-ditch effort before I ditch MS for Counterspy (which is
| probably a wiser move anyway). Any ideas?

 

[James]

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.general (More info?)

Carey Frisch [MVP] wrote:
> Welcome to Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware (Beta) Newsgroups
> http://communities.microsoft.com/newsgroups/default.asp?ICP=spyware&sLCID=us
>
Thanks, Carey... but... this answer below:

"> Each of the entries represents an update that silently failed,
although MSAS
> displayed an update success. That's why the update repeats next time.
>
> Just keep trying: eventually it will take. Empty your Temporary Internet
> Files between each attempt at a Definition Update.

to a problem regarding updating the spyware that another poster had in
the group to which you just referred me, is exactly why I think it best
to ditch this beta before I find myself in some hot water. I'm not
trying to knock Microsoft. BUT this is a beta program with bugs still
evident and I'm not knowledgeable enough to deal with these sorts of
glitches. I think I'll opt for the finished product (Counter Spy) and
pay the relatively small price for peace of mind. Thanks anyway.