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Join the Webroot Beta team!

  • 14 November 2017
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For years, the Webroot Beta testers have gotten their hands on the latest and greatest product updates before the general public. This group has been on the cutting-edge of Webroot technology and have helped shape the direction of our products.  
 
Now, we're looking for this group to grow and take it to the next level.  
 
Does this sound like you? 
 
Who makes a great Beta tester? 
  • Someone who loves the absolute latest in tech 
  • Someone who likes to find bugs and provide feedback 
  • Someone who isn't afraid of a little mess 
  • This is a beta after all so things won't always be perfectly buttoned up 
  • System requirements match our current product 
What are we looking for? 
Each Beta is going to be a little different. Sometimes you won't notice many changes while we're testing bug fixes behind the scenes. Other times, we'll be testing brand new big features that we'd love to hear your feedback on. Either way, you'll help make Webroot even better and more effective. 
 
Great! What are the next steps?  
  • Next, we will send you a private message with a keycode and installation information 
  • Once you've gained access to the group, you'll be able to see the latest Betas and provide your feedback 
    • Detailed instruction about the specific Beta programs will be included in this area 
    [/list]Contest:  
    For every 10 community members that joins one of our 3 beta programs AND deploys the special beta keycode on their machine, 1 lucky community member will be eligible to win a Webroot Growler or $20 Amazon See official rules here attached at the bottom of this post. 
     


     
    Join our Beta program now! 

    48 replies

    Baldrick
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    Hi svs95
     
    Welcome to the Community Forums.
     
    They are usually pretty solid and it is rare to find anything major that the Development Team has missed...but then again they can only test in just so many circumstances & configurations...hence the Beta program.
     
    Having said that I would counsel that you should NOT beta test on a system that you are not prepared to trash (very unlikely but always possible when beta testing) or that you do not have backed up/do not image regularly.
     
    Regards, Baldrick
    Webroot SecureAnywhere Complete Beta Tester v9.0.24.49, imaged by Macrium Reflect v7.2
    Baldrick
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    Hi jtolasch
     
    Welcome to the Community Forums.
     
    If you are intent on joining the Beta Testing group, and therefore beta=ta testing new releases of WRSA then all you need to do is to wait for one of the Moderators to see your post (this will most likely now not occur until business hours on Monday at the earliest) and they will contact you about the next stage.
     
     
    However in terms of your questions:
     
    1. "if I'm suppose to pay for this service"?
     
        No, you do not pay for use of the beta release as effectively you testing is quid pro quo helping Webroot
        out.
     
    2. "I dont know that much about computers and how to get it to work the best for me.."
     
        If I may I am concerned by this as beta testing is really something for the more tech savvy, experienced
        user to get involved in. And most certainly it is STRONGLY ADVISED that you do NOT install/run any
        beta software on a production system or one that you are not prepared to 'lose' should there
        unfortunately be a major issue with the beta, i.e., you are prepared to at worst lose the system &
        data/have to reinstall your OS, etc.
     
        Now, to be fair it is very rare that a WRSA beta causes any major damage but you need to think worst
        case and if you are prepared to accept the possibility. Also, even if you do decide to undertake the beta
        testing it is HIGHLY recommended that you use either a test or redundant system, that you have
        backed up/imaged prior to installing the beta...that way if the worst happens it is a relatively easy task to
        restore the system to the state prior to the issue.
     
        You could also test on a VM (Virtual Machine) if you have one set up...but given what you say about
        your expertise in the area I would expect that you do not have one of those.
     
    I am not trying to warn you off but rather to make sure that you understand what is expected of a beta tester and therefore what precautions you need to take to be able to do the job safely & efficiently.
     
    Please let me know if you have any questions or need any clarification on the above or anything else related to it.
     
    Regards, Baldrick
     
    Webroot SecureAnywhere Complete Beta Tester v9.0.24.49, imaged by Macrium Reflect v7.2
    M
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    Thanks for the invite. I don't think I use enough of the Webroot features for my participation to be of use to you. For example, I don't use Identity Protection, Backup & Sync or your Password Manager. I use other programs to do those things. There are things I wish you had, like more robust anti-malware tools, something I currently use Malwarebytes for. I've been your program and theirs in tandem for quite awhile now and they just don't do the same things. So, as I say, being a beta tester doesn't make much sense for me.
    TripleHelix
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    Is it too late to join?
    Hello,

    You need to post in this new thread: https://community.webroot.com/news-announcements-3/new-beta-group-336757

    Thanks,
    Daniel - Windows 10 Pro x64 for Workstations 22H2 on my Alienware 17R2 and Alienware 17R5 Laptops with Webroot SecureAnywhere Complete Beta Tester for PC & Android Moto G9 Plus OS 11. "Take Them to the Train Station"
    TripleHelix
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    .I dont know that much about computers and how to get it to work the best for meAnd for that very reason, you should not be volunteering to be a beta tester. The possible bad outcomes far outweigh any perceived benefits. Better to leave this to advanced, tech savvy users.
    @Orthodoxguy Do you realize that your replying to a year old thread and post? 😲
    Daniel - Windows 10 Pro x64 for Workstations 22H2 on my Alienware 17R2 and Alienware 17R5 Laptops with Webroot SecureAnywhere Complete Beta Tester for PC & Android Moto G9 Plus OS 11. "Take Them to the Train Station"
    D
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    Sweet! I will help out with this if I can. :P 
    F
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    Due to the overwhelming response today to join our beta programs, we will be granting access over the next few days and into next week. Don't be alarmed if you requested to join and haven't gotten your keycode or PM from one of the Webroot Community Team members yet. 
     
    Thank you in advance for your participation and understanding. We can't wait to have so many of you start testing our betas! 
    S
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    Well, it's a PITA to restore a backup (always feels like you're flying by the seat of your pants, if you  know what I mean), but I know how to do it, and keep regular backups (Acronis True Image 2018), and usually several System Restore points to the good. I'm going to say sign me up, and we'll see how it goes.
     
    Thanks for the speedy reply! That told me something in itself.  😉
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    Hi, i am trying to join but it says i have to join the group. When i click join the group and send confirmation email, this appears:
     
    The page you are trying to access was not found. Please check your URL for typos and try again.
     
    F
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    Hi everyone, 
     
    I wanted to provide an update as we're making our way through all of the Beta requests. If you haven't gotten your invite or keycode yet, don't worry! We'll be making our way to your account very soon. 
     
    Thank you everyone! 
    G
    Thanks for the invite!
    I like Webroot products.
    F
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    Thanks @! Looking forward to your input.
    J
    Trying to join, but seem to be stuck in loop. link get you to page saying it is a closed group to send request??? How...
    M
    can i get a invite too
    S
    ty for the invite will do all im able
    D
    Hi there,
    What are the conditions and benefits of joining the Beta testing team?
    I'd like t join. 
    PC and Android
    S
    Would love to join the beta team if there are any spots left.
     
    Thank you.
    D
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    @ wrote:
    Due to the overwhelming response today to join our beta programs, we will be granting access over the next few days and into next week. Don't be alarmed if you requested to join and haven't gotten your keycode or PM from one of the Webroot Community Team members yet. 
     
    Thank you in advance for your participation and understanding. We can't wait to have so many of you start testing our betas! 
    Oh, okay! That works then for me. 
    S
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    Hoping I cna join for the mobile and the PC groups.
    H
    Would love to join the team
    A
    Today I received an email offering me to "Join Webroot SecureAnywhere Windows Beta".  I attempted to do so but the screen said: "This is a closed group." and "Closed GroupSince ?09-29-2017".  I would like to join.
    R
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    Thanks, Drew!
     
    Welcome back to me?  I assume the Beta key code I have is valid for future testing, or do I need a new one?
    E
    Hello everyone 🙂 , 
     
    This is my first post here as a new member. Its great to join the community here. I've been willing to join the beta testing project of webroot. Its just so fun to test every feature in many ways and report back the bugs. Looking forward to participate and enjoy the testing project.
     
    Cheers :)
     
     
    cpcnw
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    Hit me up on your beta bots list plz!
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    Yes!  I would very much like to help.

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