Windows Defender
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Wed Oct 28, 2009 11:37 pmby Lunchcutter
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?
Re: Windows Defender
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Wed Oct 28, 2009 11:55 pmby JAS
Looks like it's Microsofts own anti-spyware programme...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_DefenderI'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)
Regards
JAS
Re: Windows Defender
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Thu Oct 29, 2009 12:35 amby dedja
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.
Re: Windows Defender
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Thu Oct 29, 2009 10:27 amby Pseudo
Damn. For a second I thought this thread was going to be about a certain '80s arcade classic updated to run under modern OSes...
