The 8th most popular anti-spyware tool on Windows
… More EditWindows Defender is a free program that helps protect your computer against pop-ups, slow performance, and security threats caused by spyware and other unwanted software.
GIANT AntiSpyware was a spyware detection and removal application developed by GIANT Company Software, Inc. and acquired by Microsoft Corporation in 2004.
GIANT AntiSpyware was renamed Microsoft AntiSpyware, then updated and renamed to Windows Defender, it is a free download for Windows XP users and included with Windows Vista. Its also included in the new operating system, Windows 7.
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Did you create this app?| Website: | microsoft.com/windows/... |
| Developer: | Microsoft Corporation |
| License: | Bundled |
| Version: | 6.2.7989.0 |
| Rating: | Features: Interface: Performance: Price/value: Overall: |
| Usage: | 3 months, 3 weeks, 3 hours, 9 minutes and 19 seconds |
| Usage since: | 19 April 2007 |
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Juan, Microsoft Security Essentials is based on Windows Defender. But have few improvements.
I still thought "Windows Defender" was the same as "Microsoft Security Essentials", right?
The best free anti-spyware
Good free software that keeps spyware at bay.
It has the same malware database as Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) does, this is why when you install MSE, Windows Defender is deactivated. It's an OK scanner, gives "realtime" protection against spyware/malware. Ships with Windows 7 (and possibly Vista?). It's best on XP, when combined with one of the free AV's, such as Avast.
Also, one last point to note, it's a PITA, always asking your permission (as though as adults we need it?) to allow changes to be made. And it's a RAM hog.
Three stars out of Five.
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rarely does a thing
Free and did tackle some malware. So I'm happy with it.
Good, considering that it's free. Interface leaves a lot to be desired though.
Good~
Good.
love it!
nice
I've never saw it alerting me about anything at all! I don't count on it and always trust the AV spyware more than Windows Defender, but hey it's free and comes with the system, better than nothing :)
solid defence which needs some more rock >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>