Microsoft enters anti-spyware fray
Microsoft has entered the fight against spyware, announcing the beta version of its “new” AntiSpyware software.
“Microsoft’s vision for anti-spyware solutions is that customers should be empowered to make informed decisions about the software that installs and runs on their PCs. Microsoft will take steps toward this vision by making it easier for customers to gain insight into what’s running on the system, to better discern good software from bad software, and to block and remove spyware from a PC.”
Read Microsoft’s strategy for addressing spyware and other potentially unwanted software.
Further information is available at the Microsoft website.
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January 7th, 2005 at 1:48 pm
Ha! Microsoft’s 1 step strategy for killing 90% of spyware: fix Internet Explorer.
January 7th, 2005 at 5:15 pm
Heh. Never a truer word! I’ll post on browser problems and solutions in the future…
However, at least they did some research before they swallowed up GIANT software, the company bought out by Microsoft. Spyware Warrior rate it highly enough to make it to their Recommended Programs list.
Well, I’m vaguely encouraged anyway!