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Microsoft Windows Defender 1.1

72

Good

  • Pros
  • Free
  • Offers real-time protection
  • Cons
  • Incomplete spyware protection
Performance
Overall performanceGood
Inactive samples detected48%
Active samples detected100%
Active samples disinfected55%
Inactive samples detected5%
Active samples detected0%
Active samples disinfected0%
Inactive rootkits detected0%
Detected additions to HKCU Run keysYes
Detected additions to HKLM Run keysYes
Detected changes to Startup folderYes
Detected changes to default IE search pageYes
Detected changes to default IE home pageYes
Detected changes to Hosts fileYes
Rate of false positives0%
Hard-drive scan speed320 seconds
Option for antivirus protectionNo (must purchase $50 Windows Live OneCare)
System scan scheduled by defaultYes
Scan custom files and foldersYes
Scans POP3 trafficNo
Scans IMAP trafficNo
Scan SMTP trafficNo
Scans HTTP trafficNo
AntiphishingNo
Uses real-time analytics to recognize unknown phishing sitesNo
Saves log files as text or htmlNo
Can quarantine individual itemsNo
Can set system restore pointNo
Toll-free telephone supportYes
Cost for phone support$35 after first two free calls
Weekday telephone support hours16
Saturday telephone support hours9
Sunday telephone support hours9
E-mail supportYes
Live chat supportNo

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