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Microsoft Windows Defender beta 2

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7.0

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1
out of 10
Abysmal

"Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware Beta1"
"I have installed Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware Beta and have used it several times. It takes... (read more)

by Arthur Billy (see profile), June 21, 2005

90 out of 130 users found this opinion helpful
17 comments posted to this opinion

9
out of 10
Spectacular

"So far so good"
This program right after installing takes you through an easy to use wizard which sets up the... (read more)

by mlevit (see profile), June 21, 2005

36 out of 36 users found this opinion helpful

10
out of 10
Perfect

"The one and only antispyware product you'll ever need!"
It is updated frequently, unlike its counterparts. It has realtime scanning (you have to pay for... (read more)

by John.Wilkinson (see profile), May 4, 2005

31 out of 31 users found this opinion helpful
1 comment posted to this opinion

10
out of 10
Perfect

"Best one out there - tried four(4) different products"
Superb Product for all my XP-OS machines including the 64Bit processor machines. This is the... (read more)

by ITSC_William (see profile), August 9, 2005

26 out of 26 users found this opinion helpful

9
out of 10
Spectacular

"I Like it better than Spybot or Adaware"
Runs smoothly, nice user interface, doesn't overwelm you with pop up notifications. (read more)

by Hedge (see profile), June 20, 2005

25 out of 30 users found this opinion helpful

10
out of 10
Perfect

"Quit Whining"
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by ahorn253 (see profile), March 7, 2005

35 out of 65 users found this opinion helpful
1 comment posted to this opinion

6
out of 10
Good

"People Are Amazing"
It's funny, I love reading all these reviews. You get the people who love MS and rate it insane... (read more)

by swannyb (see profile), February 20, 2006

20 out of 25 users found this opinion helpful
1 comment posted to this opinion

1
out of 10
Abysmal

"Looks Good but Doesn't Clean"
After I reinstalled all the software for my computer after it crashed while attempting to install... (read more)

by dpo345 (see profile), May 4, 2005

25 out of 45 users found this opinion helpful
3 comments posted to this opinion

8
out of 10
Excellent

"free spyware"
all spyware programs are not perfect, but when you use these with ad aware, spybot,spy sweeper,... (read more)

by goddly (see profile), May 14, 2005

10 out of 10 users found this opinion helpful

8
out of 10
Excellent

"Good Program"
After cleaning spyware out of systems for two years, I think this program is probably the best... (read more)

by zxladie (see profile), May 12, 2005

10 out of 10 users found this opinion helpful

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Good

6.5

out of 10

Reviewed by: Robert Vamosi

Reviewed: 2/14/06
Release date: 2/14/06
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