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WindowsDefender is a free program that helps protect your computer againstpop-ups, slow performance, and security threats caused by spyware and other unwanted software. It features Real-Time Protection, a monitoring system that recommends actions against spyware when it’s detected, and a new streamlined interface that minimizes interruptions and helps you stay productive.

How to Download, Install, and Use Defender

Downloading Windows Defender: This download is available to customers running (Genuine Microsoft Windows). Click the Continue button in the Validation Required section above to begin the short validation process. Once validated, you will be returned to this page with specific instructions for obtaining the download.

1. Click this Link -> Download Page
   On the next page, click the Download Now button, your download should begin in a few seconds.
2. When your download begins, choose Run or Open in the popup window.
3. The program is fairly large and will take a few minutes to fully transfer.
4. Once complete, choose to Run or Open to begin installation.

Installing Windows Defender :

Follow the steps in the Installation Wizard. You will be asked if you want to participate in the Microsoft SpyNet online community. We suggest you choose the first option, Use recommended settings.

Note: SpyNet is a community that brings Windows Defender (Beta 2) users together to identify and share information about spyware. This community reports potential threats identified by the Windows Defender (Beta 2) real-time system agents to the SpyNet servers, which catalog and update the system to help protect you from new spyware threats. The SpyNet community collects information, such as the file name and the action that the community chose to take (to block or allow) in a report about the file in question. When Windows Defender (Beta 2) sends the report to the SpyNet Community it also sends standard computer information, such as your region and language setting. No personal information is collected.

– Click Install to begin installing Windows Defender (Beta 2).

– When installation is complete, you should see the page in Figure 2. Click Finish. Windows Defender (Beta 2) will begin to scan your computer.

Running Windows Defender Beta 2 :

Step 3: Once the initial definition update and scan has completed, click [Home] in the toolbar and the scan statistics will disappear. The last scan date and type of scan performed are displayed in the Status area of the main Windows Defender interface.

Step 4: Other scan options are available from the drop down Scan menu. Full Scan obviously runs a scan on the entire system or you can select [ Custom Scan… ] to select specific drives or folders to be scanned.

Step 5: Even though it doesn’t specifically say so in the previous screen, selecting [ Custom Scan… ] also allows you to set Quick or Full as the scanning default. If you only want to scan selected drivers or folders, click [ Select… ] button and make your selections in the drive list that appears.