SidVicious Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 (edited) x86 and x64 versions. :) ------------------- Overview This release includes enhanced features that reflect ongoing input from customers, as well as Microsoft?s growing understanding of the spyware landscape.Specific features of Windows Defender Beta 2 include:b> * A redesigned and simplified user interface ? Incorporating feedback from our customers, the Windows Defender UI has been redesigned to make common tasks easier to accomplish with a warning system that adapts alert levels according to the severity of a threat so that it is less intrusive overall, but still ensures the user does not miss the most urgent alerts. * Improved detection and removal ? Based on a new engine, Windows Defender is able to detect and remove more threats posed by spyware and other potentially unwanted software. Real Time Protection has also been enhanced to better monitor key points in the operating system for changes. * Protection for all users ? Windows Defender can be run by all users on a computer with or without administrative privileges. This ensures that all users on a computer are protected by Windows Defender. * Support for 64-bit platforms, accessibility and localization - Windows Defender Beta 2 also adds support for accessibility and 64-bit platforms. Microsoft also plans to release German and Japanese localized versions of Windows Defender Beta 2 soon after the availability of the English versions. Use WindowsDefenderX64.msi for 64-bit platforms. http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details...&DisplayLang=en Edited February 14, 2006 by fred666 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Warwagon MVC Posted February 14, 2006 MVC Share Posted February 14, 2006 sweet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurmoth Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 This supports Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 (Y) I was figuring this would only support Windows XP Service Pack 2 and higher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjaminzsj Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Nice, thanks a lot. A little confused when it's updating the definition file as there's no progress bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StartMeUp Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 :wub: Nice Valentines :wub: Day gift Microsoft :wub: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SYPHADIUS Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 so what's the difference with defender and windows anti spyware. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranta Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Thanks for this, should be good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StartMeUp Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 OMG The UI is quite broken. The Home Button doesn't work or the drop down on the Scan. Eeeep! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Island Roots Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 I'm surprised no one has mentioned the lackluster icon; a simple gray castle-like brick wall. Thanks for the update. (Y) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndurilShards Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware (Beta): Windows Defender (Beta 2) is the final name for Microsoft?s antispyware solution. Current Windows AntiSpyware (Beta 1) customers will be notified automatically to upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Napalm Frog Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Nice, thanks a lot. A little confused when it's updating the definition file as there's no progress bar. Same... made me think the program went broke. I must say I liked AntiSpyware better, but we'll see what happens after I play around with the program for a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jadkins555 Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Screenshots? Also, the changes are listed on the site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macstorm Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Thanks dude ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SYPHADIUS Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware (Beta): Windows Defender (Beta 2) is the final name for Microsoft?s antispyware solution. Current Windows AntiSpyware (Beta 1) customers will be notified automatically to upgrade. so is it better to stick with windows defender? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilbert Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 My guess Bill Gates will annouce the office beta 2 release tomorrow at RSA 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SYPHADIUS Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 ^ what the hell does that have to do with this threat!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StartMeUp Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 After a reboot Windows Defender is working well. The only thing is that the look of the product does not fit well into Windows XP. For instance the Vista type arrows. Then again as long as it detects and clears malware, that is really what matters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mopper Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Screenshots? Also, the changes are listed on the site. here are some its looking better than before, but the icon is fugly (N) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billthy Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 is it supposed to show up in my system tray after i restart? because mine isnt but it says that real-time protection is on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilbert Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Well I just installed the program and now it will not update. It gives me a Windows Defender message that says "Windows Defender was unable to complete the update: 0x80240025 :huh: I even tried a reboot and nothing... My firewall is off and still no go. Anyone else have the same issue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ObiWanToby Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 (edited) That's awesome, thanks! This feels so quick and responsive, and very lightweight, very well done! Edited February 14, 2006 by Intelman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilbert Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 ^ what the hell does that have to do with this threat!? Becuase last year at the same conference he annouced IE 7 and the new Antivirus and Antispyware programs. My guess is he will announce beta 2 tomorrow as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McoreD Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Nice, thanks a lot. A little confused when it's updating the definition file as there's no progress bar. Yes, exactly what I was wondering about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo11883 Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Awesome! Installing now... EDIT: Can't install... Damn WGA!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xerxes Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Thanks for the heads up :) it looks much better now...not so sure about the icon though :unsure: plus I noticed it no longer has a system tray icon so you have no idea if it's loaded or not....needs some more polish but other then that it's good :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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