I have Microsoft windows defender installed.
In Vista's Reliability and Performance Monitor, I continually get this message:"The security center has not recorded an anti-spyware product."
on control panel->security, defender is recognized!
the defender update/work fine...
how do i get rid of the above "error" in In Vista's Reliability and Performance Monitor?
Donna over at Calendar of Updates has posted a second test regarding the viability of free anti-malware and free anti-spyware programs - Malware Detections of Free Anti-Malware/Anti-Spyware. see Malware Detections of Free Anti-Malware/Anti-Spyware - Calendar Of Updates
For those who don't know, Donna also previously posted another test, Rogue Detections: Old, Not So Old and New Threats see Rogue Detections (old, not so old, new threats) by malware scanners - Calendar Of Updates
I just found out that one of the top anti spyware has support for 64 bit Vista !
Sunbelt Software is pleased to announce that CounterSpy 2.5 RC (build 1027) is now available for download:
Code: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/spyware/CounterSpy/CSC.2.5.1027.0.exe
System Requirements
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher IBM Compatible 400MHZ Computer with at least 128MB of RAM Windows 2000 Pro SP3 or greater, Windows XP (Pro, Home, Tablet, or Media), Windows 2003 Server (incl. SP1), Windows Vista 32-bit or 64-bit
200MB of available free space on your hard drive......
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