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(Security in Windows 7)

Why is MS such a ripoff?I think the whole security model used by Microsoft needs to change. My issues:- Why, after paying Microsoft hundreds of dollars for their OS do we all get prompted that our configuration is insecure and that we need to go purchase virus protection from...

Tags: Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, Windows Defender, virus protection, virus, Microsoft Corp., security, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 7

Discussion threads 2009-10-20

Windows Defender

Windows DefenderSucked up all my virutal memory!!This make my computer sooooo slow, I was ready to dump it!! Found out it was this program!! Once I shut it down and choose manual for the service my computer improved 100%, I couldn't believe the difference!! IF you have this installed, change...

Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Windows Defender, computer, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-04-28

Who gains from Microsoft's free Morro antivirus?

Who gains from Microsoft's free Morro antivirus?The worst detection rates by a mile ...... when I last saw a comparison of AV products.What they can do, being Microsoft, is start charging for a package that protects the AV software. No need to fix the original problem, nor problems in the...

Tags: Operating systems, Viruses and worms, Live OneCare, Microsoft Windows, Windows Defender, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2008-12-01

Still more questions than answers about Microsoft Morro

Over the past couple of days, I had a chance to ask Microsoft a few more questions about the disappearance of OneCare and sudden appearance of Morro (a codename and service that no one I've spoken with has heard a peep about until this week). Here are some more tidbits....

Tags: Microsoft Windows Live, Microsoft Corp., OneCare, Q, Windows Defender, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Mary Jo Foley

Blog posts 2008-11-21

(Images: Windows Live OneCare and Windows Defender)

(Images: Windows Live OneCare and Windows Defender)Morro versus DefenderI would like to know the difference between Morro and Windows Defender. Perhaps Defender is going to take the same path as One Care; they will both be obsolete.

Tags: Operating systems, Windows Defender, Microsoft Windows, Morro, Defender, Microsoft Windows Live OneCare, Microsoft Windows Live

Discussion threads 2008-11-19

Microsoft give students the finger, once again

Microsoft give students the finger, once againHere`s my takeI have a theory that explains why MS did that.1. Windows Vista and the currently circulating build of Windows 7 have Windows Defender as a bundled application. It is a pure antispyware product. If you look at the current client security applications,...

Tags: Operating systems, Viruses and worms, Live OneCare, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., Windows Defender, Microsoft Windows 7

Discussion threads 2008-11-19

Fixing Windows Vista, Part 4: Get smart about services

Fixing Windows Vista, Part 4: Get smart about servicesHave you benchmarked the performance differences ...... that you see when you disable Superfetch, Windows Defender and Windows Search? Last time I benchmarked a system with and without Windows Defender I saw no difference (outside of statistical 'noise').I'm not saying that...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Printers, Microsoft Windows Vista, Windows Defender, Fixing Windows Vista, Get Smart, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2008-05-19

Fixing Windows Vista, Part 4: Get smart about services

In the three previous installments of this series, I discussed ways to improve the performance of Windows Vista by changing some settings especially those installed by an OEM PC maker. If you need to catch up, go read Part 1 the pros and cons of a clean install, Part 2...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista, Service, Superfetch, Trade-off, Windows Search, Windows Defender, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Software, Ed Bott

Blog posts 2008-05-19

Yahoo's first quarter good; Not good enough for a higher Microsoft bid; Yang wants more

Yahoo's first quarter good; Not good enough for a higher Microsoft bid; Yang wants moreMS's desperation is a result of Vista's inevitable failureand they know it.MS's real problem is that they've had it easy for years and years bringing in billions on hype and poor quality software.Now, reality is biting.Love...

Tags: Linux, OPEN SOURCE, Microsoft Corp., knowledge economy, knowledge, investor, Yahoo! Inc.

Discussion threads 2008-04-22

Windows Defender (version 1593)

Microsoft Windows Defender is perhaps the best free antispyware application we looked at this year, but we disagree with Microsoft's aggressive need to verify our Windows license--not once but twice--before allowing us the opportunity to download and install Windows Defender. Given that it's a free app, we would prefer that...

Tags: Operating systems, Spyware, adware & malware, Spyware, Microsoft Windows Defender, Windows Defender, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp.

Product reviews 2007-12-13

Can Microsoft ever stop kernel tampering in Vista?

Can Microsoft ever stop kernel tampering in Vista?Windows defender is supposed to be an antispyware programIt seems lately it only is used by microsoft to get rid of unwanted hacks of their os. It doesn't stop vundo or smit-fraud or anything really. So much for the much heralded free antispyware...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows, Linux, Operating systems, SECURITY, Like Google, Windows Defender, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista, device driver

Discussion threads 2007-08-21

Windows Defender

Microsoft Windows Defender is perhaps the best free antispyware application we looked at this year, but it's lacking when compared to brand-name antivirus-plus-antispyware solutions. We also disagree with Microsoft's aggressive need to verify our Windows license not once but twice before allowing us the opportunity to download and install Windows...

Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Windows Defender, Microsoft Windows, Windows Defender, Microsoft Corp.

Product reviews 2007-03-15

Microsoft's own antivirus fails to secure Vista

Microsoft's own antivirus fails to secure VistaduhSignature based anti-malware programs is weak.News at 11.ROTFLMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Microsoft can't even buy protection, this is... pathetic!And they claim Vista is supposed to be secure? Not when Microsoft breaks McAfee, worthless Symantec, and other companies' products so they can foist in their own apparently worthless...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, SECURITY, Viruses and worms, Cyberthreats, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Live OneCare, Windows Defender, antivirus

Discussion threads 2007-02-06

Microsoft Windows Defender (64-bit) 1.1.1 (Windows)

Note: This product requires Windows validation. The Download Now link will take you to the Microsoft site for downloading. Windows Defender is a free program that helps you stay productive by protecting your computer against pop-ups, slow performance and security threats caused by spyware and other potentially unwanted software. The...

Tags: 64-bit, Window, Microsoft Corp., Windows Defender, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Security, Software

Software downloads 2006-10-25

Microsoft's free anti-spyware hits market

Microsoft's free anti-spyware hits marketHEY YOUBULLSHIT!The problem is detectionDefender has done very poorly in malware detection.Spy sweeper and spyware doctor do much better. If you want a good process explorer you should try Process Explorerhttp://www.sysinternals.com/Utilities/ProcessExplorer.htmlEasily forgottenis the fact that Microsoft actually stopped defender from exposing some spyware because of...

Tags: Spyware, Spyware, adware & malware, Microsoft Windows, Text messaging/SMS/MMS, Telephony, SECURITY, Viruses and worms, Microsoft Corp., Defender, Windows Defender, rep, anti-spyware

Discussion threads 2006-10-24

Symantec: Sour Microsoft grapes or a real beef?

I’ve consciously refrained from weighing in on Symantec’s mounting efforts to fight back against Microsoft with Windows Vista. The reason? I’ve been vacillating. When I see some of Symantec’s Vista complaints, I shout out (in my head, not on the streets of New York City, mind you): “Grow up,...

Tags: Microsoft Corp., Symantec&rsquo, s Vista

Blog posts 2006-09-28

Chills at Microsoft's security huddle

Chills at Microsoft's security huddleIP theft is standard Microsoft procedure... sanitised by getting the 'marks' to sign agreements to the effect that every word they utter, every line they draw on a blackboard, every last datum of shared code or process, will be assimilated by Microsoft and "ainnovated" into the...

Tags: Viruses and worms, Construction, Windows Defender, security, IP Theft, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2006-07-24

Images: Windows Live OneCare and Windows Defender

Images: Windows Live OneCare and Windows DefenderI've seen this one...but it had a larger number. Even tried to update and it tells me "updated to the latest definitions, and mind you, i felt safe, as the latest definitions were from 1/25/2006. I immediately removed it from the client...

Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Live OneCare, Windows Defender, Microsoft Windows Live

Discussion threads 2006-03-31

Images: Windows Live OneCare and Windows Defender

Images: Windows Live OneCare and Windows DefenderDID MS PAY FOR THIS AD?Just curious. Love to see side by side screens of installing AVG Free, PC-Cillen, Norton, McAfee, you know ... all the competitors.

Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Live OneCare, Windows Defender, Microsoft Windows Live

Discussion threads 2006-03-30

Will Windows Vista make spyware a thing of the past?

CNET published an article on "Spyware-killing Vista" and why Vista's security features will put anti-spyware companies out of business. Well, almost out of business. Over at Threat Chaos, fellow ZDNet blogger Richard Stiennon says No Way. Even if all current Windows users upgrade to Vista, which they...

Tags: spyware, Microsoft Windows Vista

Blog posts 2006-03-20