Sunday, February 20, 2005

Use Windows 2000 or XP? Do this... [updated]

Go to the Microsoft web site and download the beta of Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware software.

It's free! Bill Gates recently announced that the consumer version will remain free. There will be a fee for corporate users, but, at this time, it is unknown when or how that will occur.

Microsoft acquired this software from GIANT AntiSpyware, a leading developer of anti-spyware software. In fact, Microsoft bought the company! So this anti-spyware solution from Microsoft was already one of the best available.

If you do not use Windows 2000 or XP, you cannot use this software. (As always, before you download, make sure it's right for you. Read the system requirements.) Please do not assume that your antivirus software includes coverage against spyware--it probably does not.

The problem of spyware will continue in the foreseeable future. It can slow PCs to a crawl and is often very time-consuming and difficult to remove.

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