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Windows Defender is software that helps protect your computer against pop-ups, slow performance, and security threats caused by spyware and other unwanted software by detecting and removing known spyware from your computer. Windows Defender features Real-Time Protection, a monitoring system that recommends actions against spyware when it's detected, minimizes interruptions, and helps you stay productive.
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All versions:
2.8 starsout of 61 votes
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Current version:
3.0 starsout of 45 votes
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"Waste of resources"
Version: Microsoft Windows Defender 1.1.1593
Pros
None that I can see
Cons
Uses tons of resources and never finds and spyware.
Summary
As a systems administrator I have come across windows defender many times and I have never seen it do anything useful. It's like having a button that uses 15% of your system resources, pointless.
I don't use an anti-virus or anti-spyware program, a firewall is all I need. Those 2 programs eat resources and slow down your system ten fold. Ignore, disable and mock. -
"Seems to work fine."
Version: Microsoft Windows Defender 1.1.1593
Pros
I had it installed for 2 years then decided to install Kasperky. After a 12 hour scan Kaspersky found no threats so Defender must have been working perfectly. I may have wasted money on it.
Please comment.Cons
I wish it had been on xp all those years.
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"It does nothing."
Version: Microsoft Windows Defender 1.1.1593
Pros
It's free and from Microsoft.
On second thought, I'm not sure this is a pro.Cons
Windows Defender is just like the proverbial goggles in the Simpsons episode: it does nothing!
I work servicing computers. I have seen DOZENS of PC's infected with all kind of malware, that have Windows Defender installed and running. Neither the alleged real-time protection, nor the scan detect any malware. And the only time I saw it detect something, it turned out to be a clear and cut false positive.Summary
Don't waste your Pc resources with this. Get a real Antivirus and a decent Antimalware protection. There are many applications that are effective, and still free.
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"Resource Hog and useless"
Version: Microsoft Windows Defender 1.1.1593
Pros
None that I have found over a long period of use
Cons
Devours resources. Has no uninstaller. Zero results
Summary
Totally pointless waste of time and resources
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"Works as Described"
Version: Microsoft Windows Defender 1.1.1593
Pros
Works just as it's supposed to.
Cons
None so far.
Summary
I'm not sure what everyone is complaining about. I use my computer pretty much all day everyday and have never come across as many Trojans as everyone is talking about.
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"Excellent program works we;; with security essentials."
Version: Microsoft Windows Defender 1.1.1593
Pros
Easy to use no effort or tech training needed to figure out.
Cons
don't think I found any,maybe I need to look a little harder?
Summary
As I have found previously in all microsoft apps never any trouble,work the way things should and never have to mortgage my house to buy it?
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"Does It Do Anything?"
Version: Microsoft Windows Defender 1.1.1593
Pros
I can't find anything as I can't tell if it actually doing anything.
Cons
Never found anything in all the time its been installed. It came pre-installed with my computer. Keeps telling me to set a scheduled when I have done it many times.
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"It hasn`t stoped anything ."
Version: Microsoft Windows Defender 1.1.1593
Pros
Would get rid of it but it want let me.
Cons
I don`t like it.
Summary
It will tell you you are ok when you`re not.
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"Very Good Protection"
Version: Microsoft Windows Defender 1.1.1593
Pros
Very Good Protection. Windows Defender protects you from spyware and malware. Very good program. I ran a test and it detected even better than AVG and Norton! AVG: 5 spyware Norton: 0 spyware Windows Defender : 6 spyware
Cons
Hard to update in windows 7
Summary
Very good software
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"A must have for all Windows computers-"
Version: Microsoft Windows Defender 1.1.1593
Pros
It scans and removes spyware,malware and viruses or virus threats. But it is not an anti-virus program. So it only does what you want it to. unlike an anti-virus program that takes over your computer. that is why I never use anti-virus. I use this.
Cons
It is bundled with Windows 7 and Windows Vista and part of the system on windows Vista and Windows 7. But not on Windows XP but it should be. Because although you can install it yourself, many XP users do not know that they need Windows Defender.
Summary
Windows Defender is bundled with all versions of Windows 7 and Windows Vista, just like Internet Explorer is bundled with Windows.But Windows Defender is not bundled or included in Windows XP or earlier versions of Windows. Windows 2000,Windows ME or 98 or 95. But that really does need to change. Because although Windows XP users can download and install Windows Defender from the Microsoft website. Not everybody who is using Windows XP knows about Windows Defender. It is only because I am a Windows 7 user with a Windows 7 laptop. That I know about Windows Defender as it is the main feature in control panel. So when I got my Windows XP laptop recently,I knew that I had to install Windows Defender.But other Windows XP users who have never used Windows Vista or Windows 7 may not know that they should install Windows Defender on Windows XP.There is also Malicious Software Removal Tool-MRT which is installed in all versions of Windows including Windows XP during updates. This too can be downloaded from the Microsoft website if for some reason you have not got it. These 2 tools scan for and remove viruses. MRT has additional functions. I do not use an anti-virus program not even on Windows XP, but I have got Windows Defender and MRT running on Windows XP and Windows 7. The Windows XP version has additional security features not seen on Windows 7,which you can enable or disable. Yet it does not take over your computer the way an anti-virus program does. Windows Defender works well on all versions of Windows. And my only complaint is that it needs to be bundled in with Windows XP and Windows 2000 and earlier versions of Windows. Just like it is with Windows Vista and Windows 7.Andrea Borman.
Just because Windows Defender is not bundled with Windows XP or Windows 2000,does not mean you don't need it. It is part of Windows 7 and Windows Vista. And true if you have Windows XP you can download it yourself from the website. But it is a much more sensible option to include it in Windows XP. Just like they do on Windows Vista and Windows 7.And I expect they will include it in windows 8 too. So why not Windows XP? Andrea Borman.
Updated on Jun 1, 2011
