Diffrence between Software malicious removal tool and Windows Defender
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September 11th, 2010 7:36pm

Windows Defender is a program that you install on your computer. It runs automatically and continuously, preventing new spyware infections and removing old ones.Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool isn't installed and doesn't run automatically. You can run it manually to remove the specific malicious software that it checks for.Boulder Computer MavenMicrosoft Most Valuable Professional
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September 12th, 2010 1:41am

Windows Defender is a full antispyware progam, free from Microsoft and has a high detection rating for spyware catagory threats. The Microsoft Free Malicious Software Removal Tool is aimed at detecting worst type threats and removal. The detections of threats are limited to these worst type threats to Windows and runs every second Tuesday (Patch Tuesday) in Windows Updates. Some botnets threats are detected and removed. Bookmarks:Microsoft AntiSpyware is now Windows Defender [wrkx w/ Netbooks]http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx[working-freeware from Microsoft] (Works with Netbook) [wrkx w/ Netbooks]http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspxWindows Defender is a free program that helps protect your computer against pop-ups, slow performance, and security threats caused by spyware and otherunwanted software. It features Real-Time Protection, a monitoring system that recommends actions against spyware when it's detected, and a new streamlinedinterface that minimizes interruptions and helps you stay productive. Microsoft Free Malicious Software Removal Toolhttp://www.microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.mspxThe Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool checks computers running Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows Server 2003 for infections by specific, prevalent malicious software—including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom—and helps remove any infection found.When the detection and removal process is complete, the tool displays a report describing the outcome, including which, if any, malicious software was detected and removed.Microsoft releases an updated version of this tool on the second Tuesday of each month, and as needed to respond to security incidents. The tool is available fromMicrosoft Update , Windows Update and theMicrosoft Download Center . You can find a good list of spyware catagory threats here...Threats FAQsThreats Frequently Asked Questions http://bluecollarpc.us/threatsfaq.php
September 12th, 2010 10:44pm

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