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Windows AntiSpyware will be free
News Windows AntiSpyware is Microsoft's answer to a threat that came essentially as a surprise to the software giant. Microsoft introduced the beta of its Windows AntiSpyware application last month. The pledge, made by Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates...
[February 16, 2005, 8:10]
Windows AntiSpyware will be free
Talkback Everyone. Get real. Buy Macs instead!
[February 20, 2005, 0:55]
Windows AntiSpyware will be free
Talkback I stumbled on it while surfing, and I added it to my stable of Anti Spyware tools, such as Spysweeper,Ad Aware Professional, and A2 A Squared). It is a pretty powerful program, as it always finds spyware the others miss.
[February 20, 2005, 13:14]
Windows AntiSpyware will be free
Talkback I do like free software, but I agree that it will stall investment in the software security arena. Also as the spyware and virus writers apear to target Microsoft it may make user with only Microsoft software more vunerable to attack.
[February 20, 2005, 21:05]
Windows AntiSpyware will be free
Talkback Users of this tool are the real cattle. You are giving Microsoft the reign over your PC. What is 'good' software and what is 'bad'. Suppose Microsoft would classify Linux as spyware ? Of course it's a totally weird example, but i would like to keep...
[February 22, 2005, 9:47]
Windows AntiSpyware will be free
Talkback Fixed a load of stuff Spybot and Adaware failed to fix
[February 21, 2005, 15:30]
Windows AntiSpyware will be free
Talkback Theres no such thing as a free lunch. What will be the real cost, will it be charging for new definitions and updates or will it only be compatible with Internet browsers made by MS like IE and MSN Explorer?
[February 16, 2005, 21:42]
Windows AntiSpyware will be free
Talkback Usual Microsoft tactic. Free for now but once the market is cornered they'll make up for their losses in various creative ways.
[February 17, 2005, 21:33]
Windows AntiSpyware will be free
Talkback yeah so it should be free.since windows is full of security loop holes and so on. ITS the least our BILL GATES could do.
[February 18, 2005, 14:58]
Windows AntiSpyware will be free
Talkback Well, I've seen this Microsoft AntiSpyware in action. But that might be a reason why Microsoft AntiSpyware finds things that others do not. Other then that this Microsoft AntiSpyware seems no better then the more proven solutions already available...
[February 18, 2005, 20:10]
Windows AntiSpyware will be free
Talkback Have not used this product but used the one from the company they got it from and if it's at all like that, then it should be pretty darn good.
[February 19, 2005, 13:12]
Windows AntiSpyware will be free
Talkback I am using the anti spyware programme and think it is usefull as a guide to what is on your computer as spyware for a quick fix.Also using mc afee security centre both are simmilar in the spyware search and seem to work well for me as for the nags...
[February 19, 2005, 8:38]
Microsoft's Symantec flaw fixed
News The problem occurred after Microsoft pushed out an update for the Windows AntiSpyware beta last Thursday night. On detection of the registry keys, Windows AntiSpyware alerted the user and suggested deletion of the keys.
[February 14, 2006, 8:15]
Microsoft's security strategy pilloried
News Microsoft has bought two antivirus companies and an antispyware company -- the latter acquisition has already produced an antispyware application for Windows -- since Bill Gates launched the Trustworthy Computing Initiative, which changed coding...
[February 18, 2005, 7:45]
Microsoft says sorry for AntiSpyware error
News A Microsoft spokesperson confirmed on Thursday that Windows AntiSpyware beta prevented users from setting Startpagina as their home page. Microsoft has posted a notice on the web sites of Microsoft Netherlands and Microsoft Belgium that includes an...
[February 24, 2005, 12:40]
Vista to hit firewall, antispyware markets
News New security features in Windows Vista will largely eliminate the need to run separate antispyware or firewall software, according to a new analyst report. Yankee Group expects Vista to significantly shrink the aftermarket for antispyware and...
[May 8, 2006, 8:45]
Microsoft preparing major spyware move
News Microsoft has been testing a consumer version of Windows AntiSpyware since January and has said it would also deliver a version of the product for corporate users that would support enterprise needs such as management and deployment.
[October 5, 2005, 15:45]
Microsoft to delete Sony DRM 'rootkit'
News To protect Windows users, Microsoft plans to update Windows AntiSpyware and the Malicious Software Removal Tool as well as the online scanner on Windows Live Safety Center to detect and remove the Sony BMG software, the software maker said in its...
[November 13, 2005, 10:15]
Windows Defender Beta 2 review
Reviews Once installed, Windows Defender Beta 2 offers a cleaner look and feel compared to that of Microsoft AntiSpyware Beta 1. In our tests on Windows AntiSpyware Beta 1, the program ended up in the middle of the pack for overall performance.
[February 22, 2006, 8:10]
