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Microsoft Windows Antispyware

Microsoft Windows Antispyware - 1.0.0.509

protect against spyware & other unwanted software

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Version 1.0.0.509: (4.0)
Selected Version: 1.0.0.509
Release Date: 2005-02-16
License: Beta
Downloads (version 1.0.0.509): 133
Downloads (all versions): 19,468

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Product Description:

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.

Note to Users of Giant AntiSpyware:
Current Giant AntiSpyware users with active subscriptions are advised to continue to use their existing software. Click here for more information.

If your subscription has expired, and you choose to download and install Windows AntiSpyware (Beta), you must first uninstall any previous versions of Giant AntiSpyware.

Important Information:
This is pre-release (beta) software distributed for feedback and testing purposes. Microsoft does not provide technical support for beta releases (see below for information about how to gain access to newsgroups). If Windows AntiSpyware (Beta) is causing an issue with your system, we recommend removing it by using Add or Remove Programs and even using System Restore if the problem persists.

Operating System Requirements:

This product is designed to run on the following operating systems:

  • Windows XP
  • Windows 2003
  • Windows 2000

Additional Requirements:

  • Windows 2000/XP/2003

Editor's Notes:

This download is available to customers running genuine Microsoft Windows.

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Version 1.0.0.509:
Overall Rating: (4.0) Features: (4.0) Support: (3.0)
Ease of Use: (4.0) Quality / Stability: (4.0) Price: (5.0)
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Microsoft Windows Antispyware Usage TipNOT applicable for Vista - Version: 1.1.1347, 10/22/2006 08:16AM PST

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peter.haug
This update does not work with the Vista OS.
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Microsoft Windows Antispyware ReviewGood but not great - Version: 1.0.0.615, 11/5/2005 06:56AM PST

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MBuhmann
While the ideas implimented in Microsoft's "AntiSpyware" are good they are not perfect. One downside is Microsoft's program didn't find several spyware programs that competing software managed to track down, even with the latest definition file (update file, whatever you want to call it). If Microsoft can manage to find all spyware on one's system and manage their "spyware server" (which is a great idea by the way) they will have a great product. I will give Microsoft the benefit of the doubt because this is still a beta. When the offical version is released I will be expecting more.

But give "AntiSpyware" a chance. Just don't use it as your sole spyware removal program.
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Microsoft Windows Antispyware CommentaryTwo words . . . - Version: 1.0.0.615, 8/9/2005 05:27AM PST

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hkim
Ad-Aware

"Ad-Aware" still does a better job and is more trustworthy than Microsoft, and Lavasoft has no political interests in ignoring some spyware, unlike Microsoft. Microsoft also has the worst record for security lapses of any software developer in the world. Skip this product.
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