Microsoft unveils MSN Toolbar Suite beta
15 December 2004
Software giant Microsoft has launched a beta version of its new MSN Toolbar Suite, with desktop search functionality.
The new MSN Toolbar Suite includes an updated version of the popular MSN Toolbar for Microsoft Internet Explorer and new toolbars that are accessible through Windows and Microsoft Office Outlook.
The new toolbars include the MSN Deskbar for the Windows desktop, MSN Toolbar for Microsoft Office Outlook and MSN Toolbar for Microsoft Windows Explorer.
Microsoft claims its MSN Toolbar Suite has "breakthrough desktop search functionality". The new software will help users quickly find virtually any type of document, media file or email message on their Windows-based personal computer.
"With MSN Toolbar Suite, consumers can now search their desktops from within the popular applications on their PCs," said Yusuf Mehdi, corporate vice president for the MSN Information Services and Merchant Platform division at Microsoft. "By delivering fast, precise answers with familiar technology, Microsoft is taking desktop information discovery to a new level."
The MSN Toolbar Suite beta is available in English in the United States, with a global launch planned for next year.
Microsoft recently launched its internet search service, in direct competition with established search giants such as Google and Yahoo.
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