Microsoft Defender 2

[Conflow]

MICROSOFT DEFENDER-1

Readers might like to know that Microsoft have released 'Microsoft Defender-2' as a follow-on Development from their 'Microsoft Beta-1' (Anti-Spyware Anti-Virus Program) which we have used for the past 2 years.

'MS Defender-2' is suitable for all versions of XP and 2000 (32Bit Win Systems) and will be incorporated into their new 'Vista Operating System' (64Bit Type) which in itself is backward compatible to existing 32Bit Systems.

'MS Defender-2' is also compatible with the latest "Dual-Core Processors" which will run MS.Vista & Apple.Mac configured as selectable User Choices ~ This is the advent of the Multi-Tasking PC ~

Trials:-

We have 'Trialed' MS Defender-2 on our Workshop PC's (mix of XP's & 2000's) and have found that its simplicity of use is disarming to say the least. I personally could not believe how silently this Program sat in the background (like a cat) and silently pounced on anything it didn't like, then politely told me it had fixed a problem I wasn't even aware off !!!

Speed Trade Offs ~ Unlike Norton 2006, there are are no discernable Trade-Offs, if anything the PC's seemed to run much more smoothly and reliably with that certain type of assurance one gets from a PC that's well set-up and maintained.

We have also tried the Program in tandem with 'Grisoft AVG Pro-Version 7.1' and found the compatibility between both to be absolutely excellent, with regret I can't say the same for Norton 2006.

The Program is "Free" to Download from Microsoft or Tucows or indeed simply type "Microsoft Defender" into the Google Search Page which re-directs to a nearby Download Site.

Enjoy....

Brian.Conflow

P.S Not suitable for '98 and uninstall any version of Microsoft Beta-1 first.

[Ronniebootwest]

Hi Cornflow, this sounds like good news but what about the old version of Beta 1 - should this be uninstalled if 'defender' is installed?

Since you assisted me with getting my PC so well protected I feel a little hesitant to make any changes now because everything is working so well at the moment (even with Norton Antivirus 2006)

Ron

[Conflow]

Hi Cornflow, this sounds like good news but what about the old version of Beta 1 - should this be uninstalled if 'defender' is installed?

Since you assisted me with getting my PC so well protected I feel a little hesitant to make any changes now because everything is working so well at the moment (even with Norton Antivirus 2006)

Ron

Ron,

Where did you get 'Cornflow' ? ~ the last time looked, the Company name was Conflow ~ don't worry,I also am terrible at remembering names even of people I have just met ~ must be going ga ga.

To answer your query:- MS Defender-2 is faster than MS Beta-1 and a few internal issues have been enhanced and 'Rogue-Script Scanning' has been nailed down once and all. Furthermore it 'Blocks' unscheduled Software execution's (subject to your permission) it also defends the Kernel Core of the PC Op. System.

In effect it is an extremely powerful "Blocker Program" where in comparison Anti-Virus' Programs actually quarintine, try to repair, and re-present infected Files after fixing them ~ thats all very well and fine provided your Anti-Virus definitions are up to date and the Program is up to the challanges of modern day Hackers, most are not !

Personally speaking I would prefer a tool thats "blocks" anything I don't expect to receive (including Pop-ups) and then let me make my own decision.

Of course one has an AntiVir program standing behind MS Defender...just in case ???

MS Beta-1 will be phased out later this year and will be replaced with MS Defender-2 which will be incorporated into 'Vista' but is also being made available to XP and 2000 users so there are no conflicts of 'backward compatibility' between the Operating Systems....

The choice is yours, both MS Defender and MS Beta-1 have excellent 'Uninstallers' incorporated and for the time being ~ time is on our side.

Brian.Conflow.