What happen when Microsoft Anti Spyware Beta 1 expires?

[Mattheww]

Hi folks,
Do anyone know what happen when the Microsoft Anti Spyware expires
on 31st July? I tried by changing my PC's date to 1st August and it pop
up a message saying that this version of the Anti Spyware has expires.
Is there any documentation from Microsoft that says what happen when
the Anti Spyware expires?

Thanks,
Casey

[Joseph Loo]

hi casey,

i guess microsoft will continue to work on this beta till they are ready to rollout the first official release.

i do not think they will charge u for anything since such service/download should be provided because of the amount of spyware/adware out in the www.

regards.

[Mattheww]

Thanks Joseph,
However, do Microsoft requires users to redownload, uninstall and reinstall the Microsoft Anti Spyware?

Cheers,
Casey

[Joseph Loo]

hi,

maybe, but usually if the beta version do not have too much of a problem, it may be consider an RC (called Release Copy, i think).

anyway, by default u should be prompted that the latest spyware definition is uploaded to your computer everything u r connected.

if Microsoft do decide to "plonk" us, there are lots of free anti-spyware program out there.

regards.

[Tv_3]

Got this from a microsoft Security Seminar.

A new version Beta 2 will be launched.

Later on the year, their will be a final free edition for HOME users.

Sincerly.