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 Oct 24 2006, 09:16 AM
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 Visually handicapped, hence the avatar :0)  Group: Moderator Posts: 13,841 Joined: 2-October 05 From: Southeastern CT, USA Member No.: 35,824  |
Here's the download link: http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/s...re/default.mspx -------------------- - John
**If you need a more detailed explanation, please ask for it. I have the Knack. ** |
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Oct 24 2006, 03:28 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 112 Joined: 6-January 06 From: County Durham, United Kingdom Member No.: 49,108 |
I have Windows Defender Beta. Should I remove it and install the non-beta version.
Best wishes. whatapalaver. |
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Oct 26 2006, 06:40 AM
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Visually handicapped, hence the avatar :0) Group: Moderator Posts: 13,841 Joined: 2-October 05 From: Southeastern CT, USA Member No.: 35,824 |
Actually, just install the final version over the beta (the beta expires this month as I recall). I've done it on 2 systems so far without any problems.
-------------------- - John
**If you need a more detailed explanation, please ask for it. I have the Knack. ** |
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Oct 27 2006, 10:13 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 112 Joined: 6-January 06 From: County Durham, United Kingdom Member No.: 49,108 |
Thank you Sir.
Best Wishes. whatapalaver |
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Oct 31 2006, 11:36 AM
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New Member Group: Members Posts: 1 Joined: 31-October 06 Member No.: 93,103 |
That's great - except for the fact that a horrible little programme called Ultimate Defender (and possibly others) is currently popping up Adult Contact ads on my work desktop every five minutes, while my newly installed and updated Windows Defender twiddles its thumbs and says (I quote):
"No unwanted or harmful software detected. Your computer is running normally." I had to close pop-up windows twice while copying that message... |
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Jan 6 2007, 03:53 PM
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 Bleepin' Janitor Group: Global Moderator Posts: 13,058 Joined: 9-July 05 From: Virginia, USA Member No.: 26,513 |
If you receive a Windows Defender error message: "0x80071b90 the systems license has expired"
Windows Defender Beta 2 v1.1.1592.0 expired 12/31/06...If you have version 1.1.1592.0, you must first manually uninstall Windows Defender before you can install version 1.1.1593...Microsoft Windows Defender is no longer installable or supported for Windows 2000. http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/s...re/default.mspx Update to version 1.1.1593 is available for download here. -------------------- "THE BAD GUYS DON'T NEED A SEARCH WARRANT. ARE YOU PROTECTED?"
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May 3 2007, 02:37 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 17 Joined: 2-May 07 Member No.: 128,411 |
Is this windows defender any good or should i just stick to AVG anti - spyware?
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May 3 2007, 05:20 PM
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Bleepin' Janitor Group: Global Moderator Posts: 13,058 Joined: 9-July 05 From: Virginia, USA Member No.: 26,513 |
Defender targets general spyware/adware while running in real-time. AVG AS is very effective against many types of Trojans and malware but to take advantage of its real-time protection you must purchase it after the trial period. No single product is 100% foolproof and can detect and remove all threats at any given time. The security community is in a constant state of change as new malware infections appear. Each vendor has its own definition of what constitutes spyware and scanning your computer using different criteria will yield different results. The fact that each program has its own definition files means that some malware may be picked up by one that could be missed by another. Thus, a layered defense using several products (including an effective firewall) to supplement your anti-virus provides the most complete protection.
-------------------- "THE BAD GUYS DON'T NEED A SEARCH WARRANT. ARE YOU PROTECTED?"
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May 4 2007, 04:21 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 17 Joined: 2-May 07 Member No.: 128,411 |
ok thanks, but you haven't really answered my question, would you recommended using windows defender?
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May 4 2007, 05:08 PM
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Bleepin' Janitor Group: Global Moderator Posts: 13,058 Joined: 9-July 05 From: Virginia, USA Member No.: 26,513 |
Its not the best but then again its free. And if your not using anything else, its better to use it than not to.
-------------------- "THE BAD GUYS DON'T NEED A SEARCH WARRANT. ARE YOU PROTECTED?"
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