SCI/TECH: Microsoft Releases Windows Update Version 6 Beta, page 1

In the continuing effort to upgrade security, Microsoft Beta co-ordinator, Roger Holland, At the end of Feburary 2005 informed testers of Windows Update v5 that version 6 of the update service is due to hit beta. It is now relased to beta testers.

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Welcome to Microsoft Windows Update Version 6 Beta. Thank you for your interest in Microsoft Windows Update version 6 Beta site. This site previews the next version of Windows Update. Before proceeding, please read the following terms and conditions carefully. To access the site and participate in the beta program you must be a registered Windows Update Beta user.

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While Microsoft has remained mum on Windows Update v6 details, the company has hinted the service will eventually be able to update more products than just Windows.

It is reported that the new release of Microsoft Update will aim to keep Microsoft products secure and up to date with the latest patches, beginning with Windows, Office, SQL, and Exchange. Microsoft are currently developing Windows Update Services for enterprise customers wishing to update Microsoft Windows 2000/XP, Microsoft Office XP/2003, Exchange and SQL.

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