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Spybot Search and Destroy
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Release date February 14, 2006 May 23, 2007 October 25, 2006 May 12, 2003 May 30, 2005
The Bottom Line With Windows Defender beta 2, Microsoft beefs up its free antispyware app with a new name, engine, and tools. Windows Defender is free and therefore should be a part of your desktop antispyware collection. Windows Defender is free and therefore should be a part of your desktop antispyware collection. Still, it's best to get a second opinion, probably from your name-brand antivirus-plus-software application. Spybot is both free and adaptable for both beginning and power users, but it left behind several known spyware apps. Ad-aware SE is your best option for keeping spyware and adware under control on your PC.
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Subcategory Utilities - data security
Utilities - antivirus / PC diagnostic
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Utilities - data security
Security - adware & malware removal tools
Product Description Info unavailable Info unavailable Windows Defender - License
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Category Utilities
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OS Required Info unavailable Info unavailable Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP1 or later
Microsoft Windows XP SP2 or later
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Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition
Microsoft Windows XP
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Microsoft Windows 2000
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