Microsoft Windows Defender

Windows Defender is a free spyware tool for users who have a genuine version of Windows.  It is designed to protect computers from pop-ups, slow performance and security threats.  It does have active monitoring and is designed to remove any spyware and malware found on computers. 

How to tell if you computer is infected?

• You are getting pop-ups all the time
• Computer is running really slow
• Internet Browser being redirected

Why should I use Windows Defender

For spyware and malware protection Windows Defender isn’t our top selection but does a good job.  If you are not using any protection it is does provide some protection.

Benefits of Windows Defender

• Real time protection
• Automatic updates
• Active Scanning
• Internet Browser Protection

How to get Windows Defender

Windows Defender can be downloaded at http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/defender/default.mspx.  It is free to any Windows users who have a genuine copy of Windows.  Microsoft will ask you to validate your copy of Windows before before installation..