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Windows Defender Beta 2 review

6.5

Editors' Rating

Good

6.8

Members' Rating

Good

Typical price:Free

Verdict

With Windows Defender beta 2, Microsoft beefs up its free anti-spyware application with a new name, scanning engine and tools... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • New scanning engine and tools

Cons

  • Can automatically remove legitimate third-party applications that Microsoft doesn't recognise

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Member Opinion

6.8

Average Member Rating

Good

4 Members have reviewed this product

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nathan briggs

nathan briggs

its free and its an OK anti-spyware back up ^^

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7.0

Very Good


Daniel Arbib

Daniel Arbib

Get the signature updating correct.

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5.5

Average


Myles D

Myles D

I prefer anti-spyware

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6.5

Good


Anonymous

Anonymous

Runs quietly in the background

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8.0

Excellent


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