Windows Defender, Microsoft new Anti-Spyware software
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  May 2 2006, 10:53 PM, updated 20y ago
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Yes, it is Windows Defender
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/s...re/default.mspx QUOTE Windows Defender (Beta 2) is a free program that helps protect your computer against pop-ups, slow performance, and security threats caused by spyware and other unwanted software. It features Real-Time Protection, a monitoring system that recommends actions against spyware when it's detected, and a new streamlined interface that minimizes interruptions and helps you stay productive. in order to download you must be genuine  |
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May 2 2006, 10:55 PM
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Moderation: Thread moved to security and Privacy
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 May 2 2006, 10:55 PM
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QUOTE(soulmate @ May 2 2006, 10:53 PM) Yes, it is Windows Defender a replacement for M$ AntiSpyware?http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/s...re/default.mspx in order to download you must be genuine  |
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May 2 2006, 11:16 PM
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QUOTE(sotong168 @ May 2 2006, 10:55 PM) a replacement for M$ AntiSpyware? Not really a replacement, but rather a new name. |
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May 3 2006, 01:32 AM
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QUOTE(soulmate @ May 2 2006, 10:53 PM) in order to download you must be genuine Windows Defender(Beta 2) still downloadable through some websites out of microsoft. |
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May 3 2006, 09:34 AM
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If not mistaken you have to be genuine to install it as well because it also checks WGA validation independently.
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May 3 2006, 09:42 PM
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QUOTE(strace @ May 3 2006, 09:34 AM) If not mistaken you have to be genuine to install it as well because it also checks WGA validation independently. yup... WGA validation code is vital--- fresh look of Windows Defender (Beta 2)  |
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May 3 2006, 09:45 PM
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and it has Microsoft SpyNet too...
 fyi, The SpyNet Community provides a way for Windows AntiSpyware (Beta) users to help each other by reporting new spyware threats. |
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May 4 2006, 02:21 AM
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windows defender is more like antispyware, but for antivirus not that far yet..
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May 4 2006, 11:19 PM
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This MS ultility is just a test toy! Stay away from it & get Adaware if you r really concern about security!
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May 5 2006, 12:20 AM
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who really cares bout it.. I just givit a try though
Spybot S&D is still in my top list  |
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May 5 2006, 10:04 AM
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Windows Defender....not stable enough....
better let it go out the Beta name... baru use it.... |
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May 5 2006, 11:57 AM
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QUOTE(kerossac @ May 5 2006, 10:04 AM) Windows Defender....not stable enough.... is it? quite stable for me.better let it go out the Beta name... baru use it.... |
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May 5 2006, 08:30 PM
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It seems that made the WGA such an important things..n piracy will be hit hard in the face though..wonder wats the next step of windows piracy..lol
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May 5 2006, 09:08 PM
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QUOTE(mervyn @ May 5 2006, 08:30 PM) It seems that made the WGA such an important things..n piracy will be hit hard in the face though..wonder wats the next step of windows piracy..lol Next step? Any software by Microsoft will need validation. |
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May 5 2006, 10:33 PM
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QUOTE(kerossac @ May 5 2006, 10:04 AM) Windows Defender....not stable enough.... thats y they name it BETAbetter let it go out the Beta name... baru use it.... just givit a try and if u dun like feel free to uninstall maybe if M$ release the full version we have to pay for it  |
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May 7 2006, 04:29 PM
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yea, i tried it, only for one day. cant update itself. seems like a problem faced by many. tired of it. at least ms antispyware was not so problematic. LOL. windows better buckup with debugging, always full of problems, their programs. a common problem many programmers never change, to debug their programs and check for exploits. (shakes head).
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May 8 2006, 01:32 AM
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QUOTE(natakaasd @ May 7 2006, 04:29 PM) yea, i tried it, only for one day. cant update itself. seems like a problem faced by many. tired of it. at least ms antispyware was not so problematic. LOL. windows better buckup with debugging, always full of problems, their programs. a common problem many programmers never change, to debug their programs and check for exploits. (shakes head). I am able to update and it's quite stable for me. |
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May 18 2006, 12:01 AM
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Stable as a rock for me.
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May 18 2006, 07:12 PM
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i rather use 'Ad-Aware SE Personal',coz windows defender only scan windows files,while 'Ad-Aware SE Personal' scan other folders and windows files
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