Month: February 2005

I normally do not cover xBox’s, but since this is a potential fire hazard I thought I would post this: http://www.windowsitpro.com/windowspaulthurrott/Article/ArticleID/45443/windowspaulthurrott_45443.html

“The new beta release of Windows AntiSpyware includes a number of enhancements that Microsoft says are based on user feedback. Specifically, the company improved some of the real-time protection agents, added new threat categories, and improved the stability and performance of the product. If you are using the existing beta version of the product, you can upgrade to this new release. Otherwise, it will install as a clean install.” – Paul Thurrott http://www.windowsitpro.com/Article/ArticleID/45442/45442.html?Ad=1You can download the update at www.microsoft.com/spyware (2/16/05)

I first learned about the news on my MSN Direct Watch. www.msndirect.com Windows anti-spyware to come free of charge http://msn.com.com/2100-1009_22-5577202.html?part=msn&subj=ns_2543&tag=mymsn

http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2005/02/15/373104.aspx

Paul believes Bill Gates will speak about when Microsoft AnitSpyware will be released and the pricing, and when to expect a corporate version. Also information on Microsoft’s Anti-Virus software. http://www.windowsitpro.com/Article/ArticleID/45423/45423.html?Ad=1

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http://www.windowsitpro.com/windowspaulthurrott/Article/ArticleID/45283/windowspaulthurrott_45283.htmlTo Start Searching:http://search.msn.com or www.msn.com