Re: Microsoft Antispyware Not working

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PA Bear <PABearMVP@xxxxxxxxx> had this to say:

My reply is at the bottom of your sent message:

> Besides the web-based access, the group is also accessible via NNTP. See
> the page I cited for instructions on accessing the group in your
> newsreader via the MS Private newsserver, ATM.
>
> Again, the page is
> http://communities.microsoft.com/newsgroups/default.asp?ICP=spyware&sLCID=us
>
> All Things Mopar wrote:
>> On this date, PA Bear extended this wisdom for the
>> consideration of other readers...
>>
>>> This is a known issue with Build 614, Hans.
>>>
>>> Microsoft has established separate newsgroups for the
>>> Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware Beta. Please post further
>>> queries to:
>>>
>>> Welcome to Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware (Beta) Newsgroups
>>> http://communities.microsoft.com/newsgroups/default.asp?ICP=
>>> spyware&sLCID=us
>>
>> What's the Usenet NG name for this, or is it only available via
>> a web browser?

Heck, I'll give 'em my standard cut and paste ;)

<quote>
For future reference there have been newsgroups setup specifically for the
Microsoft Anti-Spyware beta:


Support for Beta of Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware

At this time, support for the beta version of Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware
is being provided through the following Microsoft
newsgroups:
- microsoft.private.security.spyware.announcements
- microsoft.private.security.spyware.appcompat
- microsoft.private.security.spyware.general
- microsoft.private.security.spyware.install
- microsoft.private.security.spyware.networking
- microsoft.private.security.spyware.signatures
- microsoft.private.security.spyware.onlinecommunity

These newsgroups can be accessed via NNTP or HTTP.

To access these newsgroups using HTTP, please go to the following
location:
http://communities.microsoft.com/newsgroups/default.asp?ICP=spyware&sLCID=us

To access these newsgroups using NNTP, please use the following information
for your NNTP client (such as Microsoft Outlook Express):
- NNTP Server: privatenews.microsoft.com
- Account name: privatenews\spyware
- Password: spyware

NOTE: No password will be required via the HTTP link
</quote>

*chuckles* for the people who don't click links :D

Galen
--

"But there are always some lunatics about. It would be a dull world
without them."

Sherlock Holmes


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