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Windows Defender 1.1

Microsoft Windows Defender 1.1 Microsoft (Front)
Microsoft Windows Defender 1.1 Microsoft (Front)
72.0 Good
Last updated
August 21, 2007
Hands On Reviewed by
Ryan Naraine
Pros
  • Free
  • Offers real-time protection
Cons
  • Incomplete spyware protection
Full Specifications
Price as of 8/8/07 - Free
Renewal price as of 8/8/07 - Free
Overall performance - Good
Performance against adware Inactive samples detected - 48%
Active samples detected - 100%
Active samples disinfected - 55%
Performance against spyware Inactive samples detected - 5%
Active samples detected - 0%
Active samples disinfected - 0%
Inactive rootkits detected - 0%
Behavior-based detection Detected additions to HKCU Run keys - Yes
Detected additions to HKLM Run keys - Yes
Detected changes to Startup folder - Yes
Detected changes to default IE search page - Yes
Detected changes to default IE home page - Yes
Detected changes to Hosts file - Yes
Rate of false positives - 0%
Hard-drive scan speed - 320 seconds
Features Option for antivirus protection - No (must purchase $50 Windows Live OneCare)
System scan scheduled by default - Yes
Scan custom files and folders - Yes
Scans POP3 traffic - No
Scans IMAP traffic - No
Scan SMTP traffic - No
Scans HTTP traffic - No
Antiphishing - No
Uses real-time analytics to recognize unknown phishing sites - No
Saves log files as text or html - No
Can quarantine individual items - No
Can set system restore point - No
Support policies Toll-free telephone support - Yes
Cost for phone support - $35 after first two free calls
Weekday telephone support hours - 16
Saturday telephone support hours - 9
Sunday telephone support hours - 9
E-mail support - Yes
Live chat support - No

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