Windows Defender
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Windows Defender
by Lunchcutter » Wed Oct 28, 2009 11:37 pm
Hmmmm I just noticed a new little icon on my statusbar going on saying scan in progress... it appears to be windows defender - wtf is this? I use Kapersky and have never seen this windows defender before... has anyone else?
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Re: Windows Defender
by JAS » Wed Oct 28, 2009 11:55 pm
Looks like it's Microsofts own anti-spyware programme...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Defender
I've got XP so haven't used it but it doesn't sound like anything dodgy. If you'd rather get rid of it or switch it of then there might be instructions on the official site (links on that Wiki page)
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Defender
I've got XP so haven't used it but it doesn't sound like anything dodgy. If you'd rather get rid of it or switch it of then there might be instructions on the official site (links on that Wiki page)
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Re: Windows Defender
by Lunchcutter » Thu Oct 29, 2009 12:33 am
thanks for that JAS
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Re: Windows Defender
by dedja » Thu Oct 29, 2009 12:35 am
If you're running anitvirus software (ie. Kaspersky) then that's gong to do a much better job than Windows Defender which is Microsofts attempt to protect your PC.
Yes, you can turn it off (I always have) ... just search for defender in Windows Help and follow the bouncing ball.
Yes, you can turn it off (I always have) ... just search for defender in Windows Help and follow the bouncing ball.
Dunno, I’m just an idiot.
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Re: Windows Defender
by Pseudo » Thu Oct 29, 2009 10:27 am
Damn. For a second I thought this thread was going to be about a certain '80s arcade classic updated to run under modern OSes...
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