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Is Windows Defender an anti-virus?

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Is Windows Defender an anti-virus?

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Windows Defender does not have anti-virus protection. According to Microsoft.com, Windows Defender only protects against, scans for and removes spyware. Microsoft’s other anti-malware software–including Malicious Software Removal Tool, Microsoft Security Essentials for Consumers and Microsoft Forefront Client Security for Businesses–has anti-virus protection, scanning and removal capabilities.References:Microsoft.com: Windows Defender: SoftwareIndiana University: What Is Windows Defender and How Do I Use It?

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1) No. Its main function is anti spyware. As most antivirus software include anti spyware, it is better to disable Windows Defender by installing an anti virus program. 2) “Windows Defender is software that helps protect your computer against pop-ups, slow performance, and security threats caused by spyware and other unwanted software by detecting and removing known spyware from your computer. Windows Defender features Real-Time Protection, a monitoring system that recommends actions against spyware when it’s detected, minimizes interruptions, and helps you stay productive.” Source and further information: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/defender/default.mspx Further information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Defender http://www.scanwith.com/download/Microsoft_Windows_AntiSpyware.htm 3) “If you happened to have another antivirus installed onto your system, it is good to have Windows Defender disabled.

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Windows Defender, formerly known as Microsoft AntiSpyware, is a software product from Microsoft to prevent, remove and quarantine spyware in Microsoft Windows. It is included and enabled by default in Windows Vista and Windows 7, and is available as a free download for Windows XP and Windows Server 2003. Windows Defender features system scan capabilities similar to other products on the market, and includes a number of real-time security agents that monitor several common areas of Windows for changes which may be caused by spyware. It also includes the ability to easily remove ActiveX applications that are installed. Also integrated is support for Microsoft’s SpyNet network that allows users to report to Microsoft what they consider to be spyware, and what applications and device drivers they allow to be installed on their system.

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