Microsoft AntiSpyware is now Microsoft Defender

Microsoft has updated Microsoft Antispyware (Beta 1) to Microsoft Defender (Beta 2). The new version is available in two flavors. One version is for Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional and XP Home, Media Center Edition and Professional. The second version is for Windows XP Professional 64-bit.

This software requires that the installer go through the Microsoft Software Validation process. Illegal software will not pass validation, and you will not be able to install this free software. Also, many volume licenses that were fine before have been reported as stolen and may not work. If you have a valid volume license from work, school, etc., and it fails, please check with their IT department for a new updated version.

To download this update, click here.

What If I Agree To View Ads?

It's important to point out that are some situations in which the display of advertisements may benefit you. For example, you may be able to get a valuable service for free, such as internet access, if you agree to the display of advertisements during the use of that service.

Whether this is a fair deal is something you need to decide. What's important is that you are easily able to discover and understand the terms of that agreement and that you have the final say whether they are acceptable. You should be able to control what software runs on your computer.