Microsoft Anti-Spyware Beta Due 6th January

**MIG-31** · Jan 3, 2005, 07:18 PM

Microsoft have just finished distributing an internal Beta 1 escrow build to internal beta testers. "Atlanta" is the code-name for Microsoft's rehashed GIANT Software Anti-Spyware. In a memo internally, the company looks clear to distribute the software this coming Thursday calling it "new, it's fresh, and it's all good".

Encouraging employees to install the Beta is one of the many ways Microsoft tests Beta products internally. It's not clear whether the release this Thursday will be a public beta or a private external beta.
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Source & Screenshots: neowin

Dom · Jan 3, 2005, 07:58 PM

No thanks.

Spyro124 · Jan 3, 2005, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dom

No thanks.

If it works better then ad aware professional, then i don't care that it's distributed by microsoft.

TJ- · Jan 3, 2005, 10:23 PM

bring it on.,,,,, how do people become beta testers.... sign me up..

interspaced · Jan 4, 2005, 12:15 AM

Hope it's eventually released for free. After all most of the spyware which resides on peoples' computers is because of the security bugs and flaws found in internet explorer.

EcPercy · Jan 4, 2005, 12:53 AM

Sadly that will not happen. It will be more like "we found a solution to the problems with IE and it can be had for three easy payments of $39.95. We will also be willing to sell you a subscription for $100 a year, but we reserve the right to cancel your subscription for no reason and you cannot hold us liable for anything that happens to your personal data"

pr0digal jenius · Jan 4, 2005, 12:59 AM

ehhhhh,

between ad-aware, spywareblaster, hijackthis, and spybot...I'm good

Necrosis · Jan 4, 2005, 02:15 AM

Giant is one of the best programs you can buy for Adware/Spyware. However, not sure how much MS will screw it up.

Bruuce · Jan 4, 2005, 04:04 AM

Sounds good. I look forward to it.

Jan 3, 2005, 07:18 PM	#1
MIG-31 HardwareHeaven News Mod Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nottingham,UK Posts: 55,789 Rep Power: 444 System Specs	Microsoft Anti-Spyware Beta Due 6th January Microsoft have just finished distributing an internal Beta 1 escrow build to internal beta testers. "Atlanta" is the code-name for Microsoft's rehashed GIANT Software Anti-Spyware. In a memo internally, the company looks clear to distribute the software this coming Thursday calling it "new, it's fresh, and it's all good". Encouraging employees to install the Beta is one of the many ways Microsoft tests Beta products internally. It's not clear whether the release this Thursday will be a public beta or a private external beta. _______________ Source & Screenshots: neowin __________________ Please Post Your News Submissions Here

Jan 3, 2005, 10:23 PM	#4
TJ- DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Infinity Posts: 3,679 Rep Power: 0	bring it on.,,,,, how do people become beta testers.... sign me up.. __________________ new sig comming soon

Jan 4, 2005, 04:04 AM	#9
Bruuce DriverHeaven Winner Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 293 Rep Power: 0	Sounds good. I look forward to it. __________________

Jan 3, 2005, 07:58 PM	#2
Dom DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 12,940 Rep Power: 0	No thanks.

Jan 4, 2005, 12:15 AM	#5
interspaced DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 287 Rep Power: 0	Hope it's eventually released for free. After all most of the spyware which resides on peoples' computers is because of the security bugs and flaws found in internet explorer.

Jan 4, 2005, 12:53 AM	#6
EcPercy HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Iraq Posts: 1,535 Rep Power: 64	Sadly that will not happen. It will be more like "we found a solution to the problems with IE and it can be had for three easy payments of $39.95. We will also be willing to sell you a subscription for $100 a year, but we reserve the right to cancel your subscription for no reason and you cannot hold us liable for anything that happens to your personal data"

Jan 4, 2005, 12:59 AM	#7
pr0digal jenius Delete Me Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 14,648 Rep Power: 0	ehhhhh, between ad-aware, spywareblaster, hijackthis, and spybot...I'm good

Jan 4, 2005, 02:15 AM	#8
Necrosis HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,838 Rep Power: 129 System Specs	Giant is one of the best programs you can buy for Adware/Spyware. However, not sure how much MS will screw it up.