How to Obtain Ms Windows AntispywareJoin now to read essay How to Obtain Ms Windows AntispywareHow to obtain Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware (Beta)View products that this article applies to.Article ID : 892279Last Review : August 3, 2005Revision : 4.0Beta InformationThis article discusses a Beta release of a Microsoft product. The information in this article is provided as-is and is subject to change without notice.
No formal product support is available from Microsoft for this Beta product. For information about how to obtain support for a Beta release, see the documentation that is included with the Beta product files, or check the Web location where you downloaded the release.
On This PageSUMMARYINTRODUCTIONSpyware definedRequirements for running Windows AntiSpyware (Beta)How to obtain Windows AntiSpyware (Beta)Technical support for Windows AntiSpyware (Beta)Length of use for Windows AntiSpyware (Beta)MORE INFORMATIONAPPLIES TOSUMMARYMicrosoft has released a beta version of Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware. This beta release is built from technology that was acquired from Giant Company Software. You can use Windows AntiSpyware (Beta) to help detect and remove unwanted software, to help prevent its installation, and to help you see what software is running on any computer that is running Windows AntiSpyware (Beta). Together with security technologies in Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 that help improve the security of browsing, Windows AntiSpyware (Beta) will help protect customers on the Internet.
Back to the topINTRODUCTIONSpyware definedSpyware is malicious software that threatens the security and privacy of computer users. Our customers tell us that they look to Microsoft for powerful solutions to address this serious and growing problem.
Through deceit and trickery, spyware and other potentially unwanted software are installed on a computer without a person’s knowledge or consent. This type of software ranges from unwanted pop-up ads to programs that can record keystrokes or take over a computer. Spyware and other potentially unwanted software can slow computer performance, can change a computer’s configuration, and can reveal passwords and personal information.
The problem is widespread. Spyware and other potentially unwanted software are found on 67 to 80 percent of consumers’ computers, according to 2004 research by IDC and National Cyber Security Alliance. Spyware and other potentially unwanted software cause more than one-third of the program crashes that are reported to Microsoft.
For more information about Windows AntiSpyware (Beta) and about the spyware issue, visit the following Microsoft Web site:Back to the topRequirements for running Windows AntiSpyware (Beta)Windows AntiSpyware (Beta) currently is available only in English. You should not install Windows AntiSpyware (Beta) on computers that are running operating systems in other languages.
The minimum system requirements for Windows AntiSpyware (Beta) are the following:• Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or a later version• A processor that runs at 300 megahertz (MHz) or faster• At least 64 megabytes (MB) of RAM• Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows XP, or Microsoft Windows 2000• At least 10 MB of available free space on your hard disk• Internet access with a connection speed of at least 28.8 kilobits per second (Kbps)Additionally, we recommend that you install the latest service packs and critical updates on your computer before you install Windows AntiSpyware (Beta). To obtain the latest service packs and critical updates for your computer, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
Microsoft is an authorized partner of Microsoft.com, Microsoft.com’s cloud hosting service provider. Customers can visit Microsoft.com to receive a free Windows AntiSpyware service pack. To receive additional information, please call 800-721-3470 or visit:
Windows Update:
This update adds support for Windows Update (Beta) versions 20 and 26. For more information about updates, please visit
*Additional information about anti-virus software is also available in Update and Prevention Settings. To find out the additional information about antivirus software, click on the links at the back of this page. We encourage users to click on this link to read additional information, such as the Windows Defender product protection protection.
**Updated 10/20/2016** When you open one or more of these instructions, your computer will be rebooted, and the system will start up before attempting to install the required software.