MrT Posted October 24, 2006 Posted October 24, 2006 Windows Defender Windows Defender x64 - New option to display Windows Defender system tray icon even when there are no pending actions needed. - Enhanced performance through a new scanning engine. - Streamlined, simplified user interface and alerts. - Improved control over programs on your computer with enhanced Software Explorer. - Multiple language support with globalization and localization features. - Protection features for all users, whether or not they have administrator rights on the computer. - Support for assistive technology for individuals who have physical or cognitive difficulties, impairments, and disabilities. - Support for Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition. - Automatic cleaning according to your settings during regularly scheduled scans. Note that the final release version of Defender no longer supports Windows 2000 Quote
greenknight Posted January 3, 2007 Posted January 3, 2007 I was reading on MajorGeeks the other day that they've stopped recommending Defender because they've decided it's pretty much useless. Anyone care to comment? Quote
Eldmannen Posted January 3, 2007 Posted January 3, 2007 I tried out Windows Defender, but then I deleted it. I didn't like it so much. Quote
Capman Posted January 3, 2007 Posted January 3, 2007 I still have Windows defender installed, but have not used it in a long time, it was throwing up too many false positives. I keep it installed in case it does improve though, I'll run a scan with it soon to see if anything has changed. Quote
sputnik Posted March 20, 2007 Posted March 20, 2007 anyone using Windows Defender 1.1.1593? I have it installed and keep it up-to-date, basically for the same reasons as stated by Capman. Don't really use it though Quote
RTZ Posted May 8, 2008 Posted May 8, 2008 so is it basically useless or what? should i uninstall it / does it offer any protection whatsoever? Quote
Administrator Tarun Posted May 8, 2008 Administrator Posted May 8, 2008 It can be quite good, actually. I recommend using it. :wave: Quote
RTZ Posted May 8, 2008 Posted May 8, 2008 hey then im leaving it in if you say its good thats good enough for me. thank you Quote
Administrator Tarun Posted May 8, 2008 Administrator Posted May 8, 2008 I run no antivirus, no anti-spyware. All I have is a firewall on my computer. I do run these programs in Virtual Machines to see how they behave, etc. Quote
greenknight Posted May 8, 2008 Posted May 8, 2008 Having only 512 MB of RAM, I thought it used to much of my resources for what it does; with lots of RAM the calculation might be different. Quote
RTZ Posted May 8, 2008 Posted May 8, 2008 I agree, with 4GB of RAM I see no speed lost whatsoever. Quote
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