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Windows AntiSpyware (Beta) is a security technology that helps protect Windows users from spyware and other potentially unwanted software. Known spyware on your PC can be detected and removed. This helps reduce negative effects caused by spyware including slow PC performance, annoying pop-up ads, unwanted changes to Internet settings, and unauthorized use of your private information. Continuous protection improves Internet browsing safety by guarding over 50 ways spyware can enter your PC.



The worldwide SpyNet? community plays a key role in determining which suspicious programs are classified as spyware. Microsoft researchers quickly develop methods to counteract these threats, which are automatically downloaded to your PC, so you stay up-to-date.

The user must be an administrator to install this application.

Microsoft® Windows AntiSpyware (Beta)

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Rosco Member Posts: 24 Joined: 2005-02-09

#58979 Posted on: 01/06/2005 04:31 PM This program is tight. Found items that even AdAware and Spybot missed. This is something much needed, nice to see Microsoft releasing a product that actually protects its operating system.

digitalwanderer Junior Member Posts: 3 Joined: 2004-02-22

#58980 Posted on: 01/06/2005 04:45 PM I love the detailed reports you get back and the "track eraser" advanced tool is something the newbs need. Good tool, good job MS.

Rosco Member Posts: 24 Joined: 2005-02-09

#58982 Posted on: 01/06/2005 04:58 PM I did discover one thing on this though. The software does not scan or remove spyware cookies. Might be a good idea to keep a back up of AdAware or Spybot installed to perform searches for rogue cookies in IE.

Domingo Unregistered

#58984 Posted on: 01/06/2005 05:47 PM I'm shocked and impressed. Found things that AdAware missed. Nice interface, too. Great program!

hinkle Unregistered

#58986 Posted on: 01/06/2005 06:36 PM I just ran this tool and it removed my complete windows installation. Is this normal?

Veky Junior Member Posts: 6 Joined: 2003-01-01

#58987 Posted on: 01/06/2005 07:10 PM Since it's a Microsoft application, yes, it is normal.

rafm5 Unregistered

#58988 Posted on: 01/06/2005 07:15 PM Yes, Microsoft has buyed a Giant Company and now GiantAntiSpyware is a MicrosoftAntiSpyware ;-) Imho- One of the best Anti Spyrawe on the market

Domingo Unregistered

#58989 Posted on: 01/06/2005 08:06 PM lol...I think I get the joke here

apathy Junior Member Posts: 1 Joined: 2003-09-26

#58990 Posted on: 01/06/2005 09:26 PM That's too bad M$ wanted to probe my computer just to see if I had a valid copy of winblows, no probes for me under any circumstance, I am exit only!

DrTeeth Unregistered

#58991 Posted on: 01/06/2005 11:51 PM Not too impressed. I have a spyware free version of Kazaa, and MSofts effort wanted to delete *all* its registry information. In other areas it's okay if one knows what one is doing. Not for noobs at all ATM.

someone Unregistered

#58992 Posted on: 01/06/2005 11:58 PM You dont have to validate windows, i didnt and it still works ok.

someone Unregistered

#58993 Posted on: 01/06/2005 11:59 PM Yes but if your running kazaa your open to attack anyway, kazaalite or not.

someone Unregistered

#58994 Posted on: 01/07/2005 12:01 AM If windows is sooo bad go buy a Mac.

ewwhww01 Unregistered

#58999 Posted on: 01/07/2005 03:27 AM This only happens when the program detects that the operator is defective. LOL

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