Vendor dispute form for Windows Defender

E-mail address*

Company name*

Company URL*

Your name*

Name of software product*

Version of software product*

Description of software product*

URL of current software download*

URLs for all previous versions of the software

Detection name given to your product*

Reason for disputing the listing*

Scan results*
Enter the scan results that your software gets from Windows Defender
To obtain information about scan results in Windows Defender
1. In the Windows Defender toolbar, click History.
2. In the Programs and actions list, click the scan of your choice.
3. Select the scan results, then right-click to copy them.
4. Right-click the form on this page, and paste the results into it.

Current spyware definitions version*

To help ensure that you have the most up-to-date results, obtain the current spyware definitions.
1. On the Help button , click the arrow, and then click About Microsoft Defender.
2. Locate the Spyware Signatures Version number and type the number into the form.

Privacy questions

Do you collect personal information?

Yes (If checked, fill in information below)
No

Describe all the information you collect.

How is this information used?

Do you share this information?

Yes (If checked, fill in information below)
No

If yes, what information do you share?

With whom do you share the information?

How is the information protected?

Paste your EULA into the form (or enter the URL of your EULA).*

Where is the EULA displayed to users?*

Paste your privacy policy into the form (or enter the URL of your privacy policy).*

Where is the privacy policy displayed to users?*

Software technology questions

Important: You must complete each question below in order to initiate an investigation. Questions marked with an asterisk (*) must be completed before you can submit this form.

Does your software start automatically on boot? (Check all that apply.)

User startup folder
All Users startup folder
Windows Run, Services registry
Winlogon Userinit
Win.ini
System.ini
Ini file mapping method
No
Other If you checked "Other," explain:

Does your software run as an executable program (an .exe file)?

Yes
No

Does your software integrate with the Web browser? (Check all that apply.)

Browser Helper Object (BHO)
Browser Toolbar
Browser Extension (toolbar button)
Browser URL Hook
Browser ShellBrowser
Browser WebBrowser
MenuExtensions
Internet Explorer Plugin
Browser Explorer Bar
No

Does your software integrate with the operating system? (Check all that apply.)

Shell Execute Hook
ShellBrowser
System keyboard hook
System mouse hook
System shell hook
System message hook
System Journal hook
DeskBand
Explorer Band
File Type Drop Handler
Explorer Context Menus
No

Does your software make changes to any of the following items? (Check all that apply.)

Internet Explorer URLs
Shell Open Commands
Winsock Layered Service Providers (LSP)
Windows Host File
Installed Components
Restrict Run
MS/TCP Namer Server
Internet Settings Proxy Server
Windows Extension
Winlogon Shell
Control.Ini
Approved Shell Extensions
Context Menu Handlers
WOW Boot Shell
URL protocol handlers
AppInit DLLs
Shell Service Object DelayLoad
Shared TaskScheduler
Property Sheet

What methods does your software use for installation? (Check all that apply.)

Download of .exe by user clicking URL (save or run)
Download of .exe through active scripting
Active Download by user clicking URL
Active Download through active scripting

Describe the currently known installation methods for your software.*

If your software connects to the Internet, explain what information is sent and when.

Does your software come with an uninstaller?

Yes, it is included during installation
No, the user is required to download it

Does your software install with a user-visible setup routine?

Yes
No

Additional questions

Important: You must complete each question below in order to initiate an investigation.

Do software partners or other third parties distribute your software?

Yes
No

Do these third parties receive payments for distributing your software? (If yes, please describe.)

Yes
No

I certify that all information on this form is accurate.