Windows Defender (Beta 2)
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During February Microsoft announced the Beta 2 of its Anti Spyware
software - Windows Defender
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Thought Microsoft already had a
package called AntiSpyware?
What is the
difference between Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware (Beta) and Windows
Defender (Beta 2)?
Windows Defender
(Beta 2) is the name of the next beta version of Microsoft
Windows AntiSpyware. It includes several enhancements that are based
on customer input. Changes include, but are not limited to:
1. Improved detection and removal. Windows Defender (Beta 2)
can detect and remove more threats posed by spyware and other
potentially unwanted software. Real-Time Protection, which helps
prevent unwanted software from being installed, is enhanced to
better monitor key points in the operating system for changes. These
features help you stay productive because they help to prevent
pop-ups and the performance degradation that is caused by spyware
and other potentially unwanted software.
2. Redesigned and simplified user interface. The Windows
Defender (Beta 2) user interface has been redesigned to make it
easer to scan your computer and remove unwanted files. The new
interface also delivers a warning system that alerts you to the
severity of a threat and makes appropriate recommendations to help
secure your computer. This new design gives you more control over
the software on your computer and minimizes interruptions to your
work.
3. Protection features for all users. Windows Defender (Beta
2) can now be run by all the users who use a particular computer,
whether they have administrator-level privileges or not. This helps
ensure that all the people who use a computer are able to benefit
from the protection features offered by Windows Defender (Beta 2).
4. Definition updates delivered through Automatic Updates.
Windows Defender (Beta 2) now receives updates through Automatic
Updates. Provided by Microsoft analysts, these updates help keep you
protected from the latest threats at no additional cost.
5. Voting network statistics. When Windows Defender (Beta 2)
detects potentially unwanted software, it shows you how customers
who participate in the opt-in network voted to classify the
software. This helps provide you with more information even before
Microsoft analysts evaluate the software.
... my thoughts?
Well this is a great step forward
and a welcome one too.
However I am running this new Beta 2
alongside an installation of
Spy Sweeper from Webroot. (Yes you can have 2 anti spyware
programs on the same PC) By having BOTH on my computer I am getting
better detection of possible threats than I would by just having a
single version of either product!
Upgrade to Windows
Defender (Beta 2):
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software
/support/howto/checkversion.mspx
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2006
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