After you download and install Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware (Beta) build 1.0.614, you may find that the build version is still 1.0.613 (903079)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft AntiSpyware (Beta)

SYMPTOMS

You download Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware (Beta) build 1.0.614 from the Microsoft Download Center, and then you install this build version. Then, when you examine the new build version, you may find that the build version is still 1.0.613.

CAUSE

This problem occurs because of a known issue in the installer for Windows AntiSpyware (Beta).

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, follow these steps:
  1. Remove Windows AntiSpyware (Beta) build 1.0.613:
    1. Click Start, click Run, type appwiz.cpl, and then click OK.
    2. In the Currently installed programs list, click Microsoft AntiSpyware, and then click Remove.
    3. Click Yes to remove Microsoft AntiSpyware and all related components from the computer.

      Note You will not have access to previously-quarantined files after you follow these steps.
  2. Reinstall the latest build of Windows AntiSpyware (Beta) by visiting the following Microsoft Web site:

    http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about Windows AntiSpyware (Beta), click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

892279 How to obtain Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware (Beta)

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:10/12/2006
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