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Microsoft Windows Defender (64-bit) 1.1.1
Remove spyware from your PC and prevent unwanted software from being installed without your knowledge.
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Windows AntiSpyware becomes 'Defender'
November 7, 2005
Microsoft changes name of spyware protection and adds defense against rootkits and keystroke loggers.
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Microsoft launches anti-spyware beta
January 6, 2005
Company unveils first version of a spyware-killing application based on technology from recently acquired Giant Software. Images: Microsoft's anti-spyware beta
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Windows anti-spyware to come free of charge
February 15, 2005
Bill Gates says Microsoft won't charge customers for its spyware and pop-up killer.
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Webroot expands beyond spyware niche
October 12, 2006
Partnership with Sophos lets company add antivirus to anti-spyware products as Microsoft readies Windows Vista.
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Images: Microsoft's search for spyware
January 6, 2005
Microsoft's beta version of its Windows AntiSpyware application is available for download.
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Trojan attacks Microsoft's anti-spyware
February 9, 2005
Windows AntiSpyware is threatened by a Trojan horse that also tries to steal online banking details, a security company warns.
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Microsoft flagged Symantec software as spyware
February 13, 2006
Microsoft's Windows AntiSpyware tool called out some Symantec security products as malicious software that steals passwords.
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Giant step for Microsoft spyware killer
January 5, 2005
Software maker's first antispyware application is nearly ready for action. It could be released this week.
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Spyware-killing Vista could take out rivals
March 17, 2006
Updated OS has tougher tools than ever to fight sneaky programs. Some analysts think that spells trouble for anti-spyware makers. Images: Vista tackles spyware
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Microsoft tweaks Windows anti-spyware beta
April 18, 2006
Changes to Windows Defender Beta 2 should help detect new threats better, Microsoft says.
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Anti-spyware added to beta of Microsoft's OneCare
March 9, 2006
Preview version of Microsoft's security software is updated with anti-spyware technology, a slight name change and bug fixes.
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FAQ: Inside Microsoft's Client Protection
October 6, 2005
Product marks company's entry into market for desktop security products for businesses, but not much is known about it yet.
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Trend Micro acquires HijackThis antispyware tool
March 14, 2007
Updated version of HijackThis and a new Trend Micro safe-browsing tool are due next week.
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Week in review: Reading Redmond
February 18, 2005
Just when you think you have Bill Gates' next move figured out, he goes and does the opposite.
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This week in security
February 18, 2005
Bill Gates acknowledges IE has become security risk, as he announces browser update will ship separately from next major version of Windows.
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Microsoft to provide security strategy update
October 5, 2005
CEO Steve Ballmer and security chief Mike Nash are expected to detail Microsoft's security strategy and product plans Thursday.
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This week in Web threats
February 11, 2005
Spammers draw the wrath of Internet vigilantes, while virus writers target Microsoft's new anti-sypware application.
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Symantec: Who's afraid of Microsoft?
February 16, 2005
CEO John Thompson says the company will rely on the strength of its products to fend off Microsoft's entry into the security fray. Windows anti-spyware to come free of charge
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Week in review: Fiorina gets the boot
February 11, 2005
The embattled chairman and CEO of Hewlett-Packard steps down at the request of the company's board of directors.
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