Windows Defender – Anti Spyware from Microsoft
Windows Defender has features of spyware scanning capabilities, somewhat like other free spyware-scanning products that are available in the market. It includes several real-time security agents which can monitor various common areas of Windows regarding changes which are caused by the spyware. It has the ability to effectively and easily remove the installed ActiveX applications. It has also got an integrated support for the Microsoft Spy Net network, which allows the users to report directly to Microsoft, if they consider anything to be a spyware, and which device drivers and applications they consider to be allowed for installation on their very system. The functionality has increased, in Windows 8 operating system, to provide virus protection as well, as if providing similar functions as Microsoft Security Essentials does.
Windows Defender is like first defense line against unwanted software and spyware. It is easier to use in Windows 7 and Windows 8, with more scanning options, simple notifications, and providing less impact on the performance of your computer. (more…)