Microsoft Windows Defender Editor's Review

Windows Defender is freeware, but in order to download it, you need to confirm the authenticity of your copy of Windows. Once installed, you can benefit the protection from negative effects caused by spyware such as slow PC performance, annoying pop-up ads, unwanted changes to Internet settings, and unauthorized use of your private information.

Windows Defender runs uninterrupted in the background and improves Internet browsing safety by guarding over 50 ways spyware can enter your PC. You can also perform full scans, quick scans or customize your folders to be scanned. The feedback agent helps Microsoft constantly improve Windows Defender in order to deliver a high level of PC protection.

The program features four sections: 'Software Explorer', which includes software monitoring of startup programs, currently running programs, network connected programs and Winsock Service Providers, and here you have the options of blocking connections or ending unwanted processes; 'Quarantined items' where items are stored in order for you to decide whether to accept running them or deleting them; 'Microsoft SpyNet', the online community which helps identify and destroy spyware; program 'Options'.

Pluses: System stability is not a problem anymore.

Drawbacks / flaws:

In conclusion: A very easy to use, useful and effective in removing malware.

version reviewed: 1.1.1592