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Microsoft Windows XP Networking and Security Inside Out: Also Covers Windows 2000 1.0

...and recovery solution Help prevent network invasions with firewall solutions, encryption systems, Windows AntiSpyware, and other defenses Use logon, authentication, and Group Policy to help... Read more

26 August, 2010

Microsoft's Symantec flaw fixed

...software. The problem occurred after Microsoft pushed out an update for the Windows AntiSpyware beta last Thursday night. The updated software identified a Windows registry... Read more

14 February, 2006 by Joris Evers

Microsoft rebrands anti-spyware tool

Microsoft is giving Windows AntiSpyware a makeover. The tool, designed to protect PCs against hidden software... Read more

8 November, 2005 by Joris Evers

Microsoft preparing major spyware move

...comment for this report. Microsoft has been testing a consumer version of Windows AntiSpyware since January and has said it would also deliver a version... Read more

5 October, 2005 by Joris Evers

Windows AntiSpyware will be free

...making money and fix your software!" Microsoft introduced the beta of its Windows AntiSpyware application last month. Typically, spyware generates pop-up ads or keeps... Read more

16 February, 2005 by Dawn Kawamoto and Robert Lemos

Windows Defender Beta 2

With Windows Defender beta 2, Microsoft beefs up its free anti-spyware application with a new name, scanning engine and tools. Read more

22 February, 2006 by Robert Vamosi

Windows OneCare Live Beta 2

...antivirus will not be available separately from OneCare, although Windows Defender (formerly Windows AntiSpyware) will probably continue to be offered as a free download. Until... Read more

10 February, 2006 by Robert Vamosi

Microsoft shows more Vista features

...of which are on the security front: Windows Defender, an update to Windows AntiSpyware, is designed to protect Windows PCs against spyware, rootkits and other... Read more

20 December, 2005 by Joris Evers

ICANN still rules the Internet roost

...with a corporate help desk — Microsoft has already announced upgrades for its Windows AntiSpyware and Malicious Software Removal tools to deal with the dangerous rootkit... Read more

23 November, 2005 by John McCormick

Microsoft to delete Sony DRM 'rootkit'

...surfaced. [? /*CMS poll(20003927) */ ?] To protect Windows users, Microsoft plans to update Windows AntiSpyware and the Malicious Software Removal Tool as well as the online... Read more

13 November, 2005 by Joris Evers

Windows Client Protection: What is it, and should you care?

...Company Software anti-spyware product it bought in late 2004. What about Windows AntiSpyware? Windows AntiSpyware is software that's designed to protect consumers against... Read more

10 October, 2005 by Joris Evers

Malicious code 'could hide in Windows Registry'

...tricked by the longer registry keys. The list includes AdAware, Microsoft's Windows AntiSpyware, HijackThis, Norton SystemWorks 2003 Pro, Microsoft's Windows Registry Editor and... Read more

30 August, 2005 by Joris Evers

Microsoft denies adware allegations

...level merely represented an effort to be "fair and consistent with how Windows AntiSpyware (Beta) handles similar software from other vendors", according to a statement... Read more

11 July, 2005 by Renai LeMay

Microsoft seeks legal shield from spyware

...from Claria and WhenU. In January, Microsoft introduced a beta of its Windows AntiSpyware application, which is currently available at no cost. The Senate is... Read more

25 May, 2005 by Declan McCullagh

Windows Genuine Advantage circumvented

...Update Web sites offer applications such as Windows Media Player and the Windows AntiSpyware product, as well as security updates for Microsoft products. The trick... Read more

24 May, 2005 by Joris Evers

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