Windows Defender helps remove spyware from your computer
Published: February 13, 2006 | Updated: June 25, 2007
 Windows Defender helps protect your computer against security threats, pop-ups, and slow performance caused by spyware and other unwanted software. Windows Defender comes with Windows Vista. If you use Windows Vista, do not download Windows Defender. For more information, see Windows Vista: Windows Defender. If you use Windows XP SP2, you can download Windows Defender for no charge.
Read more about Windows Defender for Windows XP SP2. Benefits of Windows Defender
Windows Defender finds spyware and other unwanted programs and provides you with options to remove, ignore, or disable them. | • | Real-Time Protection. This system can monitor your computer and recommend actions for you to take when it detects spyware. | | • | Automatic definition updates. Provided by Microsoft analysts and a voluntary, worldwide network of Windows Defender users, these updates keep you up-to-date on which suspicious programs classify as spyware. With automatic updates, Windows Defender can better detect and remove new threats as the threats are identified. | | • | Straightforward operation and thorough removal technology. These features help you easily detect and eliminate spyware. You can schedule automatic scan and removal processes at your convenience. A streamlined interface minimizes interruptions and helps you stay productive. |
You can help detect spyware
Anyone who uses Windows Defender can join a worldwide network of users who help discover and report new threats. Microsoft analysts review these reports and develop new software definitions to guard against the new threats, so that everyone is better protected.
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