Microsoft set to update Anti-Spyware beta

MS-Watch | at | by Mike

Some testers reported on Wednesday that they had downloaded a new beta version of Microsoft AntiSpyware (version number 1.0.613). They also reported that Microsoft had extended the beta-expiration date for the product from July 31, 2005, to December 31, 2005.

The pending refresh is not Beta 2, however, Microsoft executives said. Beta 2 will be released "some time later this year," they said.

"We are going through with a refresh of the (Microsoft AntiSpyware) beta," said Paul Bryan, director of product management with Microsoft's security technology and business unit. "We are testing this right now a bit, making sure that things are OK" before releasing to all testers.