WindowsDefender vs. MonthlyMalicious ?

[biermanoski]

Hi,

I know that Windows Defender does a comprehesive file search and Posts "No
Unwanted or harmful software decteted - Your computer is running normally."
If your system is clean.

While a Free Microsoft Monthly Malicious download only looks for a hundred
or so known viruses.

So, Im just curious, as too why they offer both??

Thank you,
Jean

 

[Newbie Coder]

They offer one via Windows Update to allow most users to have some sort of protection

For me, don't download Windows Defender or if it's installed disable it & run Spybot
instead

 

[Bjarke Andersen]

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crashed Echelon writing

I know that Windows Defender does a comprehesive file search and Posts
"No Unwanted or harmful software decteted - Your computer is running
normally." If your system is clean.

While a Free Microsoft Monthly Malicious download only looks for a
hundred or so known viruses.

So, Im just curious, as too why they offer both??

AFAIK Windows Defender is a prevention tool
Malicious Software Removal is a repair tool

 

[David H. Lipman]

From: "biermanoski" <[email protected]>

| Hi,
|
| I know that Windows Defender does a comprehesive file search and Posts "No
| Unwanted or harmful software decteted - Your computer is running normally."
| If your system is clean.
|
| While a Free Microsoft Monthly Malicious download only looks for a hundred
| or so known viruses.
|
| So, Im just curious, as too why they offer both??
|
| Thank you,
| Jean

The two target two different classes of infectors.

 

[Gerry]

Malicious Software download is a single scan operation directed at
Viruses and Windows Defender is providing real time anti-spyware
protection.


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Hope this helps.

Gerry
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[smlunatick]

They offer one via Windows Update to allow most users to have some sort ofprotection

For me, don't download Windows Defender or if it's installed disable it & run Spybot
instead

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Windows Defender is a separate program which allows you to scan your
PC at any time.

Malicious download is Microsoft's attempt to scan your Windows so that
its updates will not be affect during the automatic updates.

 

[David H. Lipman]

From: "smlunatick" <[email protected]>


|
| Windows Defender is a separate program which allows you to scan your
| PC at any time.
|
| Malicious download is Microsoft's attempt to scan your Windows so that
| its updates will not be affect during the automatic updates.

Not correct.

Windows Defender is geared towards adware/spyware and performs "On Access" and "On Demand"
scanning capabilities for the targeted malware.

The Malicious Software Removal Tool (MRT) is geared towards specific Trojans, Trojan
RootKits and Internet worms and only performs "On Demand" scanning abilities. Each month a
new version is available at Windows Update with newer signatures for newer threats in the
class of malware it targets.

 

[David H. Lipman]

From: "Gerry" <[email protected]>

| Malicious Software download is a single scan operation directed at
| Viruses and Windows Defender is providing real time anti-spyware
| protection.
|

No, not completely correct.

See my reply to "smlunatick".

 

[Gerry]

David

Your original post was too vague for me.

Whereas I referred to viruses the KB Article describes malicious
software such as viruses, worms, and Trojan horses only.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/890830

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Regards.

Gerry
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Stourport, England
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[Colin Barnhorst]

I thought it was quite clear.

David

Your original post was too vague for me.

Whereas I referred to viruses the KB Article describes malicious
software such as viruses, worms, and Trojan horses only.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/890830

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Regards.

Gerry
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FCA
Stourport, England
Enquire, plan and execute
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