Microsoft's New "Windows Defender "Beta" - Any comments?
477111
It seen like different operation with the previous one which is Microsoft Anti Spyware Beta 1. Windows Defender Beta 2 is more like automatically execute by it own and it just scan for critical items but not for suspected items. I also using Ad-Aware Personal SE as well and it gives me a lot of detected "items". However, I think using two or more than two spyware programs are the best way to prevent from infected. As long as I using Windows Defender Beta 2, it give me a good impression. Furthermore, it will updated through windows updated.
527792
well microsoft is going to work on all the beta stuff\nvista, ie7 and defender
645290
Windows Installer is used by a number of legitimate applications.  I wouldn't remove it unless you have a very specific reason to do so.
869384
Microsoft windows defender is useless - gods know why they call it defender - all it does is give you a force scene of security - get it of your computer - free up a bit more of your hard drive or find a better program, there are not many out there that are this bad.
373112
i use zonealarm firewall, avast antivirus, ad-aware , spybot S&D , spyware blaster, and winpatrol to mange my startup programs. and im happy with my setup
645349
Try those programs>\nWindows Defender from Microsoft.com (for XP only)\nSpyBot S&D\nAvast! Pro\nand/or ZoneAlarm
749276
Good enough. And here you have some more good and free options:\nhttp://askcomputerexpert.ws43.com/download/security.htm
79073
I just spent a week trying to get that off my parents computer.  I finally had to un-install symantec anti virus then reinstall and do live updates.  Also very helpful was Microsoft's anti-spyware beta, available on their home page.
1046706
Yes, because "out of the box" it doesn't contain antispyware.  If you want to stick with Microsoft products, download Windows Defender beta.
251576
never heard of it.\ni wud guess its a spyware
377450
Well, you have the new Beta Windows Defender, if you are not anti-Microsoft or typically the top two I believe are Ad-Aware Se Plus from LavaSoft or Spybot Search and Destroy.
163351
http://www.symantecstore.com/dr/sat1/ec_main.entry25?page=HHO-TrialwareIndex&client=Symantec&sid=49997&CUR=840&DSP=&PGRP=0&ABCODE=&CACHE_ID=0\nThere only free trials good for a certain amount of days. \nalso give this a try. new beta from microsoft:\nhttp://www.windowsonecare.com/\n\n*** remember to vote for the best answer***
111170
I've never used it, but PCWorld.com gives Bitdefender 9 a very good rating.  They even say it's the best antivirus.  Read the link below.
1093398
Windows Defender is not bad for a microsoft product but will let some questionable programs load. Try spyware blaster, it also works with firefox.
122258
I have not heard of it.  Although it may be legit, I would not install something that is not known very well.  For spyware solutions, Spybot Search & Destroy is great.  If you are willing to try Microsoft's beta, consider MS Defender.  Both are currently free.\n\nhttp://www.safer-networking.org/\nhttp://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=435bfce7-da2b-4a6a-afa4-f7f14e605a0d&DisplayLang=en\n\nDon't forget to always update the spyware definitions before scanning.\n\nThe best way to prevent spyware is to not go to suspicious websites, open unknown attachments, click on links from spam, etc.  Also, clear your cookies and run your anti-spyware program from time to time.
577583
IMHO, it is pretty good. have been using the beta test on a few machines - it blocks most malware from installing. \n\nI am planning on doing a test with it on a fresh xp system and then going to all the bad sites that download spyware and trojan horse viruses and see how well it does.\nThen I'll test it with some other anti-virus and antispyware software to see if they find anything that got let through.\n\nIf you don't surf p o r n, c r a c k or w a r e z sites, or use peer to peer file sharing i think you'd be pretty safe with it.
1030255
Why don't you go to microsft update and get defender? It's free and it works pretty good.