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Windows Defender–Microsoft’s Free Spyware Removal Tool
Windows Defender–Microsoft’s Free Spyware Removal Tool
Windows Defender is a free spyware removal tool from Microsoft that provides protection from spyware, pop-ups, and other security threats. It can also scan and remove previously infected spyware and malware. Windows Defender comes with advanced features such as real-time protection, a monitoring system that recommends against spyware.
Benefits of installing Windows Defender:
–> Spyware detection and removal: Windows Defender quickly and easily detects and deletes spyware and malware. Spyware can slow your computer down and so removing them can make your computer faster.
Using Windows Defender you can also schedule periodic scans to keep your computer safer from malware and spyware.
–> Improved Internet browsing safety: Windows Defender prevents security threats from infecting your computer via the Internet. This will make your Internet surfing a much safer experience.
Windows Defender runs in the background without interfering with your work and yet the same time provides with all-round protection.
Windows Defender is included with all versions of Windows Vista and is available to download for genuine copies of Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later, or Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 or later.
[ More Information: www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/defender/default.mspx ]
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Spybot-Search and Destroy
Spybot-Search & Destroy
Spybot – Search & Destroy is a free anti-spyware solution that is very effective in detecting and removing spyware and other malicious programs. Spybot-S&D can also clean your Internet usage tracks. It also allows you to fix some registry inconsistencies and create extended reports.
Spybot-S&D can start in two modes: Easy mode for new users who want just the basic features, and Advanced mode for professional users and those who want more control. Both modes are available in the free version.
Here are some of the features of Spybot-Search & Destroy:
# Removal of adware and spyware, dialers, keyloggers, and trojans
# Removal of Internet usage tracks
# Save removal of threats by shredding them
# Command line parameters to automate tasks
# Integrated update function and weekly updates
# Free email & forum support
System requirements for Spybot-S & D:
# Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/Vista
# 20 MB or more of free disk space. More needed for updates
# 256 MB of RAM for Windows Xp and 1 GB of RAM for Windows Vista.
Spybot – Search and Destroy also works with Symbian and Windows Mobile Edition.
More information: For more information on Spybot-Search & Destroy please visit www.safer-networking.org