Re: Windows Defender - 1st Definitions via Windows Update

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Hi,

Does anyone know the difference between Windows Defender and MS AntiSpyware?

Seems both are doing the same thing and will one replace another?

Thanks.

"R. McCarty" <PcEngWork-NoSpam_@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Windows Update just posted up an Automatic update for
Windows Defender definitions. Nice feature, smooth & easy.



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