The first public beta version of Spybot +AV is ready for testing. Responding to requests from our users we have incorporated more than 100 usability and functionality improvements in this new version. These changes will continue to build on the reputation of Spybot +AV as your number one malware protection and security toolkit.One major new feature will be Notifications. Whether you are providing the technical support to family and friends or you are the administrator of your company's network, this feature will allow you to keep informed of any security threats on the computers you look after.Despite the already rigorous testing that the product has gone through, we recommend you use a virtual machine for testing. A 30 days trial license of the Spybot +AV 2.3 Professional Edition is included in this beta version. When you have finished your testing we would appreciate your completing the survey. From the completed surveys we will select 7 users at random and send them a free one year Professional Edition license for Spybot +AV 2.3.