okay since that topic is closed, i just thought i would post this And should Be ADDED to the
FREE SOFTWARE SECTION in the TOPIC...
WINDOWS DEFENDER
its a Program that Scans Your Computer like anyother Scanner...
But you see, This DOES NOT REQUIRE SIGN UPS OR TRIALS!
Heres the Complete Overview on the DOWNLOAD PAGE:
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OverviewThis is the most current release of Windows Defender. If Windows Defender informed you that an update is available, you are running an older version. We encourage you to upgrade to this version. You can check your version of Windows Defender by clicking the down arrow next to the help icon and choosing 'About Windows Defender'.
This release includes enhanced features that reflect ongoing input from customers, as well as Microsoft's growing understanding of the malicious software landscape.
To download the x64 version of Windows Defender, click here.
Specific features of Windows Defender include:
- A redesigned and simplified user interface Incorporating feedback from our customers, the Windows Defender UI has been redesigned to make common tasks easier to accomplish with a warning system that adapts alert levels according to the severity of a threat so that it is less intrusive overall, but still ensures the user does not miss the most urgent alerts.
- Improved detection and removal Based on a new engine, Windows Defender is able to detect and remove more threats posed by spyware and other potentially unwanted software. Real Time Protection has also been enhanced to better monitor key points in the operating system for changes.
- Protection for all users Windows Defender can be run by all users on a computer with or without administrative privileges. This ensures that all users on a computer are protected by Windows Defender.
- Support for 64-bit platforms and accessibility - Windows Defender supports accessibility and 64-bit platforms. Please be sure to use WindowsDefenderX64.msi for 64-bit platforms.
- Delta definition updates - Windows Defender now downloads smaller delta definition updates when possible which reduces the time required to download and install definition updates. Customers can expect shorter download times when updating their definition updates.
- Free Limited Support - As a part of our commitment to the security of our customers, Microsoft is offering two free support incidents relating to Windows Defender on Windows XP and Windows Server 2003. Examples of valid support scenarios are installation, configuration, definition update, detection and removal errors. Please refer to the Windows Defender support policy[/url] for more information.
- WGA enforcement - There are significant risks to running non-genuine Windows. Only genuine Windows customers can receive product downloads, Windows updates and special offers. Windows Defender will validate that your copy of Windows is genuine before installation. Furthermore, Windows Defender will only remove Severe threats for machines that are not genuine. Low, Medium and High threats will be detected, but not removed unless your copy of Windows is genuine. For more information, please visit The Windows Genuine Advantage.
NOTE*: You Must Have The Following SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS..
Supported Operating Systems: Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1; Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2; Windows XP Service Pack 2
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NOT SURE WHAT KIND OF WINDOWS SOFTWARE YOU HAVE? well Heres how you do it..- click START
- Control Panel
- Performance and Maintenance
- then go to System on the bottom
when you are at the SYSTEM PROPERTIES window, You will see the Software Version that you Currently Have..
^ Im using XP as you can see..