Windows Defender (MS Anti Spyware): a little info
I wanted to pass along some information on Windows Defender that I was asked for by a Partner. He wanted to know the exact release date, but unfortunately I do not have that, but I do know his. ...likely old news to some, but still valuable.
The MSAS Beta officially "converted" over to Windows Defender (Beta 2) a few weeks ago and is available for public download. It will also be included in Vista, but your customers can get it now. It will uninstall/remove the old MSAS stuff upon installation. 25+ Million downloads so far...the #1 most downloaded product in MS history!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx
As far as an actual release date is concerned, that has not been decided precisely, but for planning purposes it will launch sometime in the second half of calendar year 2006
Thanks as always,
Woody