WindowsDefender2008
Using Windows Defender
Its important to run antispyware software whenever youre using your computer. Spyware and other potentially unwanted software can try to install itself on your computer any time you connect to the Internet. It can also infect your computer when you install some programs using a CD, DVD, or other removable media. Potentially unwanted or malicious software can also be programmed to run at unexpected times, not just when it is installed.
Windows Defender offers three ways to help keep spyware and other potentially unwanted software from infecting your computer:
•Real-time protection. Windows Defender alerts you when spyware or potentially unwanted software attempts to install itself or run on your computer. It also alerts you when programs attempt to change important Windows settings.
•SpyNet community. The online Microsoft SpyNet community helps you see how other people respond to software that has not yet been classified for risks. Seeing if other members of the community allow software can help you choose whether to allow it on your computer. In turn, if you participate, your choices are added to the community ratings to help other people choose what to do.
•Scanning options. You can use Windows Defender to scan for spyware and other potentially unwanted software that might be installed on your computer, to schedule scans on a regular basis, and to automatically remove any malicious software that is detected during a scan.
When you use Windows Defender, its important to have up-to-date definitions. Definitions are files that act like an ever-growing encyclopedia of potential software threats. Windows Defender uses definitions to determine if software that it detects is spyware or other potentially unwanted software, and then to alert you to potential risks. To help keep your definitions up to date, Windows Defender works with Windows Update to automatically install new definitions as they are released. You can also set Windows Defender to check online for updated definitions before scanning.
System requirements for installing Windows Defender
To install Windows Defender, you must be logged on as an administrator or be a member of the Administrators group.
Your computer, and all computers on a network for which you want to install Windows Defender, must meet these requirements.
Software and hardwareInstallation requirements
ProcessorPentium 233 MHz or higher processor (Pentium III recommended)
Operating systemMicrosoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4, Windows XP Service Pack 2, or Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1
Random Access Memory (RAM)64 MB RAM (minimum); 128 MB RAM (recommended)
Disk space20 MB of available hard disk space
Web browserInternet Explorer 6.0 or later
Note
•Windows Defender does not run on the Windows ME, Windows 98, or Windows NT operating systems.
Join the Microsoft SpyNet community
Windows Defender detects known spyware and other potentially unwanted software. This includes software that has not yet been analyzed for risks and any changes made to your computer by that software. By joining the online Microsoft SpyNet community, you can see how other people have responded to alerts about software that has not yet been analyzed. Seeing how other people have responded can help you decide what to do. If you choose to participate, the actions that you take for these alerts are added to the community ratings to help other people.
Spyware is continually developed, so SpyNet ratings also help Microsoft determine which software to investigate. For example, if many people deny changes by software that has not yet been classified, Microsoft will analyze the software, determine if it is spyware, and if needed, update the Windows Defender definitions. Up-to-date definitions help Windows Defender detect the latest spyware threats and keep them from infecting your computer. Even if software is not spyware, Windows Defender alerts you if it detects that software is operating in a way that might be malicious or unwanted.
If you join Microsoft SpyNet, Windows Defender automatically sends information to Microsoft about spyware, potentially unwanted software, and software or changes by software that has not yet been analyzed for risks. The actions that are applied to the software are also reported to Microsoft. For more information about reports, read the Windows Defender privacy statement on the Microsoft Security at Home website by going to http://www.microsoft.com and searching for Windows Defender privacy statement.
To join the Microsoft SpyNet community
To complete these steps, you must be logged on as an administrator or be a member of the Administrators group.
1.Open Windows Defender by clicking Start, clicking Programs, and then clicking Windows Defender.
2.Click Tools, and then click Microsoft SpyNet.
3.Select the level of community participation you want by clicking Join with a basic membership or Join with an advanced membership, and then click Save.
Understanding Windows Defender alert levels
Alert levels help you choose how to respond to spyware and potentially unwanted software. While Windows Defender will recommend that you remove spyware, not all software that is detected is malicious or unwanted. The information in this table can help you decide what to do if Windows Defender detects potentially unwanted software on your computer.
Alert levelWhat it meansWhat to do
SevereWidespread or exceptionally malicious programs, similar to viruses or worms, which negatively affect your privacy and the security of your computer, and can damage your computer.Remove this software immediately.
HighPrograms that might collect your personal information and negatively affect your privacy or damage your computer, for example, by collecting information or changing settings, typically without your knowledge or consent.Remove this software immediately.
MediumPrograms that might affect your privacy or make changes to your computer that could negatively impact your computing experience, for example, by collecting personal information or changing settings.Review the alert details to see why the software was detected. If you do not like how the software operates or if you do not recognize and trust the publisher, consider blocking or removing the software.
LowPotentially unwanted software that might collect information about you or your computer or change how your computer works, but is operating in agreement with licensing terms displayed when you installed the software.This software is typically benign when it runs on your computer, unless it was installed without your knowledge. If youre not sure whether to allow it, review the alert details or check to see if you recognize and trust the publisher of the software.
Not yet classifiedPrograms that are typically benign unless they are installed on your computer without your knowledge.If you recognize and trust the software, allow it to run. If you do not recognize the software or the publisher, review the alert details to decide how to take action. If youre a SpyNet community member, check the community ratings to see if other users trust the software.
How to tell if your computer is infected with spyware
You might have some form of spyware on your computer if:
•You notice new toolbars, links, or favorites that you did not intentionally add to your web browser.
•Your home page, mouse pointer, or search program changes unexpectedly.
•You type the address for a specific website (for example, a search engine), but you are taken to a different website without notice.
•You see pop-up ads, even if youre not on the Internet.
•Your computer suddenly starts running more slowly that it usually does.
There might be spyware on your computer even if you dont see any symptoms. This type of software can collect information about you and your computer without your knowledge or consent. To help protect your privacy and your computer, we recommend that you run Windows Defender or another antispyware program at all times.
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Using Windows Defender
Its important to run antispyware software whenever youre using your computer. Spyware and other potentially unwanted software can try to install itself on your computer any time you connect to the Internet. It can also infect your computer when you install some programs using a CD, DVD, or other removable media. Potentially unwanted or malicious software can also be programmed to run at unexpected times, not just when it is installed.
Windows Defender offers three ways to help keep spyware and other potentially unwanted software from infecting your computer:
•Real-time protection. Windows Defender alerts you when spyware or potentially unwanted software attempts to install itself or run on your computer. It also alerts you when programs attempt to change important Windows settings.
•SpyNet community. The online Microsoft SpyNet community helps you see how other people respond to software that has not yet been classified for risks. Seeing if other members of the community allow software can help you choose whether to allow it on your computer. In turn, if you participate, your choices are added to the community ratings to help other people choose what to do.
•Scanning options. You can use Windows Defender to scan for spyware and other potentially unwanted software that might be installed on your computer, to schedule scans on a regular basis, and to automatically remove any malicious software that is detected during a scan.
When you use Windows Defender, its important to have up-to-date definitions. Definitions are files that act like an ever-growing encyclopedia of potential software threats. Windows Defender uses definitions to determine if software that it detects is spyware or other potentially unwanted software, and then to alert you to potential risks. To help keep your definitions up to date, Windows Defender works with Windows Update to automatically install new definitions as they are released. You can also set Windows Defender to check online for updated definitions before scanning.
System requirements for installing Windows Defender
To install Windows Defender, you must be logged on as an administrator or be a member of the Administrators group.
Your computer, and all computers on a network for which you want to install Windows Defender, must meet these requirements.
Software and hardwareInstallation requirements
ProcessorPentium 233 MHz or higher processor (Pentium III recommended)
Operating systemMicrosoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4, Windows XP Service Pack 2, or Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1
Random Access Memory (RAM)64 MB RAM (minimum); 128 MB RAM (recommended)
Disk space20 MB of available hard disk space
Web browserInternet Explorer 6.0 or later
Note
•Windows Defender does not run on the Windows ME, Windows 98, or Windows NT operating systems.
Join the Microsoft SpyNet community
Windows Defender detects known spyware and other potentially unwanted software. This includes software that has not yet been analyzed for risks and any changes made to your computer by that software. By joining the online Microsoft SpyNet community, you can see how other people have responded to alerts about software that has not yet been analyzed. Seeing how other people have responded can help you decide what to do. If you choose to participate, the actions that you take for these alerts are added to the community ratings to help other people.
Spyware is continually developed, so SpyNet ratings also help Microsoft determine which software to investigate. For example, if many people deny changes by software that has not yet been classified, Microsoft will analyze the software, determine if it is spyware, and if needed, update the Windows Defender definitions. Up-to-date definitions help Windows Defender detect the latest spyware threats and keep them from infecting your computer. Even if software is not spyware, Windows Defender alerts you if it detects that software is operating in a way that might be malicious or unwanted.
If you join Microsoft SpyNet, Windows Defender automatically sends information to Microsoft about spyware, potentially unwanted software, and software or changes by software that has not yet been analyzed for risks. The actions that are applied to the software are also reported to Microsoft. For more information about reports, read the Windows Defender privacy statement on the Microsoft Security at Home website by going to http://www.microsoft.com and searching for Windows Defender privacy statement.
To join the Microsoft SpyNet community
To complete these steps, you must be logged on as an administrator or be a member of the Administrators group.
1.Open Windows Defender by clicking Start, clicking Programs, and then clicking Windows Defender.
2.Click Tools, and then click Microsoft SpyNet.
3.Select the level of community participation you want by clicking Join with a basic membership or Join with an advanced membership, and then click Save.
Understanding Windows Defender alert levels
Alert levels help you choose how to respond to spyware and potentially unwanted software. While Windows Defender will recommend that you remove spyware, not all software that is detected is malicious or unwanted. The information in this table can help you decide what to do if Windows Defender detects potentially unwanted software on your computer.
Alert levelWhat it meansWhat to do
SevereWidespread or exceptionally malicious programs, similar to viruses or worms, which negatively affect your privacy and the security of your computer, and can damage your computer.Remove this software immediately.
HighPrograms that might collect your personal information and negatively affect your privacy or damage your computer, for example, by collecting information or changing settings, typically without your knowledge or consent.Remove this software immediately.
MediumPrograms that might affect your privacy or make changes to your computer that could negatively impact your computing experience, for example, by collecting personal information or changing settings.Review the alert details to see why the software was detected. If you do not like how the software operates or if you do not recognize and trust the publisher, consider blocking or removing the software.
LowPotentially unwanted software that might collect information about you or your computer or change how your computer works, but is operating in agreement with licensing terms displayed when you installed the software.This software is typically benign when it runs on your computer, unless it was installed without your knowledge. If youre not sure whether to allow it, review the alert details or check to see if you recognize and trust the publisher of the software.
Not yet classifiedPrograms that are typically benign unless they are installed on your computer without your knowledge.If you recognize and trust the software, allow it to run. If you do not recognize the software or the publisher, review the alert details to decide how to take action. If youre a SpyNet community member, check the community ratings to see if other users trust the software.
How to tell if your computer is infected with spyware
You might have some form of spyware on your computer if:
•You notice new toolbars, links, or favorites that you did not intentionally add to your web browser.
•Your home page, mouse pointer, or search program changes unexpectedly.
•You type the address for a specific website (for example, a search engine), but you are taken to a different website without notice.
•You see pop-up ads, even if youre not on the Internet.
•Your computer suddenly starts running more slowly that it usually does.
There might be spyware on your computer even if you dont see any symptoms. This type of software can collect information about you and your computer without your knowledge or consent. To help protect your privacy and your computer, we recommend that you run Windows Defender or another antispyware program at all times.
Size: 6,604 KB (6,762,163 bytes)
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