Published: February 13, 2006 | Updated: October 23, 2006
The following excerpts are from press coverage of Windows AntiSpyware (Beta), the previous version of Windows Defender. Check back regularly to find new reports on Windows Defender.
Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware Preview Paul Thurott's SuperSite for Windows, (February 17, 2005)
"... Inarguably the finest antispyware product made available thus far. Given its price (free) and its excellent functionality, Windows XP SP2 users would be crazy not to install this product, even in beta form, and leaving it monitoring their systems."
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Microsoft Enters the War on Spyware Windows IT Pro, (January 20, 2005)
"Unlike many common spyware tools, the Microsoft tool does a good job of explaining what it can do, has done, or wants to do with spyware infections. The information is clearly presented, with useful levels of drilldown in many situations."
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First Look: Microsoft AntiSpyware PC World, (January 14, 2005)
"Microsoft AntiSpyware goes well beyond scanning and removing spyware. A host of functions found under the Real-Time Protection tab help you protect key system processes, applications, and Internet features often targeted by adware and spyware makers and hackers."
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First Look: Microsoft AntiSpyware 1.0 Beta Scot's Newsletter, (January 10, 2005)
"Microsoft AntiSpyware has a rich feature set for a program you can download for free … it offers a real-time monitor, automatic spyware-signature updates, and provides an optional peer-based exploit-detection data-sharing mechanism to help protect against fast-breaking new spyware woes. It also has an absolutely excellent user interface."
