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10.26.06
Windows Defender For XP Leaves Beta
 By Nathan Weinberg
Microsoft has released another fine piece of software, Windows Defender for Windows XP. Some new features the final release has over the most recent beta:
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New option to display Windows Defender system tray icon even when there are no pending actions needed.
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Enhanced performance through a new scanning engine.
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Streamlined, simplified user interface and alerts.
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Improved control over programs on your computer with enhanced Software Explorer.
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Multiple language support with globalization and localization features.
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Protection features for all users, whether or not they have administrator rights on the computer.
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Support for assistive technology for individuals who have physical or cognitive difficulties, impairments, and disabilities.
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Support for Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition.
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Automatic cleaning according to your settings during regularly scheduled scans.
Defender Beta 2 expires December 21, so this free upgrade is not exactly optional.
Be aware that Windows Defender will attempt to delete the entire program and directories of some spyware-ridden file-sharing programs, like KaZaA.
Windows Defender is easilly the best anti-malware software I've ever run. It is effective, easy, light on the system; just an all-around pleasure to run. Microsoft issued statistics that say Defender found 22 million pieces of spyware applications in just a 2 1/2 month period earlier this year.
The top 25 most removed programs include Direct Revenue's ABetterInternet.DrPMon, Total Velocity's TV Media Display, Twain Tech's browser add-on for Internet Explorer, WhenU's SaveNow adware program, Zango SearchAssistant and the Kazaa and BearShare file-sharing applications.
Interestingly, only 60% of users opt to remove the malicious software when presenting it, showing Microsoft still needs to close the stupidity hole among many Windows users.
(via M-Dollar > Digg)
About the Author:
Nathan Weinberg writes the popular InsideGoogle blog, offering the latest news and insights about Google and search engines.
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