For those who use this application, it expired on 31st July.
You can get a new version from Microsoft, but you have to go through the genuine product registration process.
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...e/default.mspx
:)
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For those who use this application, it expired on 31st July.
You can get a new version from Microsoft, but you have to go through the genuine product registration process.
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...e/default.mspx
:)
Funny... Mine automagically updated itself...
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Microsoft AntiSpyware Version: 1.0.615
This version expires on: 12/31/2005
Spyware Definition Version: 5737 (7/29/2005 8:22:25 AM)
No idea,
I suggest if you use it try running it. If you get an expired warning you need to get an update. If not, then it must have updated itself?
:)
Personally, I wouldn't bother. Ever since the crap with Claria*cough*cough*GATOR*cough* came up, I've gone 180degrees on MS (wink, nod, hint). They are way, WAY beyond trustworthy IMHO.
http://www.benedelman.org/news/063005-1.html
Spyware S&D and Lavasoft Ad-Aware work pretty well for me.
Yeah, not to mention the updates and definitions for both Ad-Aware and Spyware S&D are both better, more relient, and secure (to me atleast) then Microsoft's updates for it's application. Just my two cents..
I have never even used MS antispyware for 2 reasons. One it's still in beta testing, and 2 it's not reliable, from what I'v heard...
Why use a beta if spybot and adaware do everything MS can do and more?? I'm sorry but I'm gonna have mixed feelings about MS antispyware for a while, it has done a poor job convincing me that I need that software...
Beta...as in the testing version..you know, for test purposes. So they can FIX the bugs...im happy there are many people who use Beta...if there wonrt all final software would suck. its not meant to be perfect, and you shouldnt use it alone. Although this is a beta release of what was a good product before the buy out.Quote:
Why use a beta if spybot and adaware do everything MS can do and more??
100 percent agreedQuote:
Personally, I wouldn't bother. Ever since the crap with Claria*cough*cough*GATOR*cough*
i would much rather use iolo technologies version of a spyware killer, i have found that they don't dick around when it comes to finding any kind of spyware, whether it be keyloggers or malware.
www.iolo.com
I actually was a fan of it at first. I liked the way it would notify you real time of things, not unlike an AV scanner or hostFW. I have more of a problem with their business practices and such, and will refuse to use it if given a choice, now.Quote:
Originally posted here by The Duck
I have never even used MS antispyware for 2 reasons. One it's still in beta testing, and 2 it's not reliable, from what I'v heard...
Why use a beta if spybot and adaware do everything MS can do and more?? I'm sorry but I'm gonna have mixed feelings about MS antispyware for a while, it has done a poor job convincing me that I need that software...
Microsoft sucks anyways...even if it is only beta crap...
I use the MS Antispyware cause it is free for corporate where the other solutions run about 30.00 usd per desktop....
We are currently on a tight budget...I have no choice :confused:
I like the program...but as Zencoder has mentioned ....I am not wholly confident with the product since MS changed thier policies recently
Not sure what is meant by this......
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Microsoft sucks anyways...even if it is only beta crap...
Is that MS as a whole...or just the Antispyware?? :rolleyes:
If you dont like MS.....dont use it, support it, or whine about it...we are all tired of hearing this crap
...and leave all that business to me :D
The only problem I have had with the program is having to disable to install some apps...
MLF
On a budget? There is hundred of free or open source software programs from places like Snapfiles or SourceForge that should be able to get rid of spyware better than a beta version of any software.
As it was said before, Spybot S&D works well, but you choose yourself what software works best with the hardware that you use.
AFAIK...
Most freeware programs cannot be used in a corporate enviroment due to the EULA...
"Free for personal use"
I will check out your links though
Thanks
We have no issues with the MS antispyware...even with the beta version.
It doesnt run on my servers though ;)
MLF
Microsoft Anti Spyware Beta is excellent software IMO. It detected stuff that both Spybot and Adaware missed. I just went to http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en
to re download the application, man what a pain in the ass! First I had to download the "verify geniune windows" application first, next I had to go back to and attempt to download it, but this time I got a different page one that states:
Windows is suppose to be "user friendly" I don't see *average home users* going through all this trouble for this application.Quote:
Validation Failure: Invalid Product Key[0x80080220]
Why did it not validate?
Windows has been installed on your machine with an invalid product key. The type of key found on your system is typically licensed by organizations who want to use multiple copies of windows. If you do not have a Volume License Agreement with Microsoft, then you may be a victim of software piracy.
Shame on you Cope57 !!!!!
That is not a logical statement. "Beta" is merely the release status of the software, not an indication of its quality or effectiveness. Hey, how many people are touting Firefox, whilst in "Beta"?..............I have not heard anyone argue that IE6 is superior because it is "in producution"Quote:
that should be able to get rid of spyware better than a beta version of any software.
As forI will challenge you here: name me a dozen that run under Windows, are regularly updated, are truly free, and actually work.Quote:
There is hundred of free or open source software programs
I will gladly D/L them and put them through their paces...........what I am saying is; there is a lot of "scamware" out there :eek:
just a few thoughts :)
Are they doing this to all their current and furture software? Reason I ask I tried to download MSBA (Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer v2.0 (for IT Professionals)) but I wasn't able to. I was asked to verify my version of Windows. MSBA is good software as well.
I believe MS has recently changed thier download policy...valid Product key required.
You previous message indicates the MS thinks your key is not valid....you can always call them and they can resolve the issue
Info on the new downloads
http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default...1-8-2005_pg6_5
Although looks like it has already been cracked
http://www.techworld.com/security/ne...fm?NewsID=4134
MLF
Hi Computernerd22
Pretty much so, as I understand. Not for Win98SE and WinME of course, as they cannot verify those.Quote:
Are they doing this to all their current and furture software?
What are you running, where did you get your computer, do you have the Windows CD?
There are a variety of possibilities:
1. Your installation is corrupt (I doubt it though as the verification software should know the difference)
2. You were sold a machine with a ripped-off copy of Windows.
3. You bought the machine second user and it has a corporate version of Windows on it.........that vilates the corporate licence agreement. they should have erased it before offloading the machine.
4. The MS verification software has a bug in it.
:)
Meanwhile, back to nihil's original post>> I updated the program that's on my XP computer, but an XP machine that I use frequently seems to have updated itself.
That doesn't make sense to hate a company simply because they talked to another company about a buyout. If you read the complete article you will see that MS stopped this deal almost a month ago. They decided there was no value in the company and that the problems were to many to overcome. Seems like just another meritless reason for people to hate on MS to me...Quote:
Originally posted here by zencoder
Personally, I wouldn't bother. Ever since the crap with Claria*cough*cough*GATOR*cough* came up, I've gone 180degrees on MS (wink, nod, hint). They are way, WAY beyond trustworthy IMHO.
http://www.benedelman.org/news/063005-1.html
Spyware S&D and Lavasoft Ad-Aware work pretty well for me.
They may have killed talks with Claria, because of the negative fallout, but it would seem that Microsoft are still looking to by a Behavioral marketing company. You have to ask yourself why.
Thank you for the reply Nihil. To answer your questions:Quote:
Pretty much so, as I understand. Not for Win98SE and WinME of course, as they cannot verify those.
What are you running, where did you get your computer, do you have the Windows CD?
I'm running Windows XP Professional with SP2
I got this PC from my cousin but it DIDN'T have any software installed.
Yes I do have a Windows XP PRO cd which I got from a friend at work. (I no longer work their) I actually traded him a really old p1 200mhz PC for the CD. The CD does have the 25 digit product key code, directly on the cd itself. Now check this out, back in 2002 sometime in Feburary anwyays I went to Best Buy and I spent a $99.99 on the Windows XP home edition installed it on my PC several times then I went to install it on a friends PC a long time ago and it states that the product key code has been registered to many times please call Microsoft for Technical support and it wouldn't allow me to continue installing the Windows operating system after I went out and bought the CD this was back 3 years ago though. Thank you again.
Hi, Computerner22
OOPS! ...............That is a "snide"..........a fake. Macro$haft do not do that sort of thing. I build OEM version machines. I get the little booklet and the CD(s) and a couple of stickers to attach to the box...........I write the number from the sticker on the booklet (they will lose it in the first week :) ) I then write it on a card and scotch tape/cellotape/durex it on the inside of one of the panels ;)Quote:
The CD does have the 25 digit product key code, directly on the cd itself
What has happened is that a lot of software pirates created copies of WinXP, and used corporate key codes, as these don't have to be registered on a box by box basis. MS realised this, and brought in additional security measures.
As for your store bought version, they should give you a code, or reset the counter. All I have ever had is an automatic system that gave me the code. It seems to trigger on the fifth instance? The re-registration seems to get tripped by significant hardware changes or a complete reinstall.
Cheers
I have had to call MS a few times when replacing failed hardware to reregister....
No biggy
I have never seen an XP product code on the CD...usually its on a sticker on the side of the box.
MLF
Actually, Microsoft makes it's own bed of thorns...with it's Sell Now Fix Later policy...no other company could get away with that...could you imagine Ford knowingly putting out trucks that weren't in the final stages and had all kinds of corruption issues ( Sorry, bad example :D ) ? Microsoft routinely, in order to be first to market, sacrifices quality for expediency..eg. Sell Now Fix Later.Quote:
Seems like just another meritless reason for people to hate on MS to me...
Could you imagine going to the furniture store and buying a chair with three legs and the salesguy saying...' don't worry we'll patch that in a month or so...in the meantime just shift your weight to the side with two legs! ' :D
Yes...Microsoft gets alot of criticism...and they deserve it.
Eg ;)
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Originally posted here by jinxy
They may have killed talks with Claria, because of the negative fallout, but it would seem that Microsoft are still looking to by a Behavioral marketing company. You have to ask yourself why.
Because they want to compete with Google. Google is the biggest and most successful behavioral marketing company in the world. It would only make sense to obtain an organization that is already in existance and doing the work than trying to build it new.
Do a search on google for behavioral marketing you will see that just about everything that comes up is about yahoo, MSN, etc... all trying different ideas to beat Google's AdSense.