I wholeheartedly agree. I'm a bit miffed that I can't reinstall MSAS. Much
more elegant and configurable. I'm guessing here that MS wants to offer a
generic product for the generally noobed public. I certainly hope this
product either develops to the level of MSAS or that they offer advanced
configuration features.
If not, I won't see a reason to use it. However, I certainly appreciate MS
comittment to security and hope they are listening to your suggestions.
"..." wrote:
> I agree! Windows AntiSpyware was a MUCH better program than Windows Defender.
> Why does it seem like Windows Defender should be BETA 1 and Windows
> AntiSpyware BETA 2!
>
> There were so many more features and options in AntiSpyware! Why Microsoft,
> why?!?!
>
> "Winsaurus" wrote:
>
> > After using WD for more than two weeks I am back to Microsoft AntiSpyware,
> > which in my opinion, is more useful than WD. I will not say WD is a complete
> > trash, but taking it as a step forward it sures lacks many options and the
> > stability found in MSAS. From the icon to the scans, WD needs a lot of work,
> > and as a Beta user I found it more insecure than the previous version. The
> > reasons behind my decision? Obviously the many update errors, but the winner
> > was the time it took WD to scan my computer; even in quick scan mode. I even
> > tried many suggestions, from clearing the notification area to deactivating
> > the security softwares (in this case McAfee Internet Security), but nothing
> > worked.
> > I believe my notebook is not so old, having an Inspiron 8200 with P4
> > Mobile 1.8 Ghz and 768 MB with 30 GB. I think a 3 to 6 hours scan is too, but
> > too long. Requirements or not, MSAS works perfectly with my machine, contrary
> > to WD.
> > A few suggestions for a next release (hopefully very soon):
> > 1) Improve the icon, at least the colors or use another element from the
> > Medieval Times. Also the notification of "3 days without scanning", option to
> > allow or turn off such reminder.
> > 2) Include a cascade menu like MSAS and not just Open or Exit in the tray
> > icon.
> > 3) Make the scans faster and more precise.
> > 4) Include the Tracks Eraser and other security plugins previously
> > available in MSAS.
> > 5) Upgrade the "updates engine" to be manual or automatic and with or
> > without Microsoft Update feature.
> > 6) Create a better user interface with more information about what is
> > detected or the elements allowed or denied in the computer. Something similar
> > to MSAS.
> > * What about creating a GUI for an Administrator which could handle
> > complex features and a simpler GUI for the guest or beginner.
> > 7) Repair the Allow Items feature, which doesn't remind any program.
> > 8) Create an error log for WD issues (technical information).
> > 9) Update the SpyNet known list of programs.
> > 10) Improve performance and stability.
> >
> > Problems found:
> > 1) Update errors
> > 2) Installation issues (typical Administrator privileges -solution: create
> > an guest account)
> > 3) Scanning performance and issues (3 hours plus to finish a quick scan, 6
> > hours plus to finish a Full Scan. Custom Scan doesn't remember selected
> > folders. Even scanning an empty folder takes WD to scan all the computer).
> > 4) "Allowed items" not allowed.
> > 5) Security software detected as unknown.
> > 6) Detected a trojan in MSAS quarantine folder (when doing a first scan
> > and after MSAS was removed).
> >
> > Finally, my thanks to all the great members of these forum that tried
> > thier best to resolve these issues. Hopefully Microsoft will post a new beta
> > for WD. Once again, thanks to all and good luck!
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