Windows Defender

Windows Defender (which used to be called Microsoft AntiSpyware), is an application made by Microsoft. It was released on October 24, 2006. Windows Defender prevents, quarantines, and removes spywares in Windows Vista and Windows 7. It also prevents computer viruses in Windows 8 and above.^[2] It can also be downloaded for free for Windows XP and Windows Server 2003.

Windows Defender A component of Microsoft Windows
Details
Other names	Windows Defender Antivirus
Type	Antivirus software on Windows 8 and later (formerly spyware removal software in Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7)
Included with	Windows Vista and later Windows Server 2008 and later
Also available for	Windows XP and Windows Server 2003[1]
Replaces	Microsoft Security Essentials
Support status
Same as the integrated version with Windows
Related components
Windows Defender Security Center

Related pages

• Microsoft Security Essentials