point in windows defender?

[zombix]

Just wondering whats the deal with windows defender? What does it do? And why do i need it over something like nod 32 im guessing?

 

[Azhar]

Defender is primarily anti-spyware. Nod32 is anti-virus.

 

[zombix]

i thought nod was also antispyware as well as antivirus...

Edit anyways so defender is antispyware?

 

[digital_exhaust]

anyways so defender is antispyware?

Yep... and you really do need a/v in addition to Defender in my opinion...

 

[zombix]

yeah i have nod32 but i guess defender is good enough for spyware?

I used to use webroot spysweeper but they dont support 64bit vista... bummer

 

[digital_exhaust]

I personally think it does a pretty damn good job for what it is.... You might take a look at SuperAntiSpyware... it's free and seems to work very well... again just my opinion, but it works for me...

 

[bigdogchris]

If your going to buy something, get the Windows one care scanner. It has Defender in it plus Virus scanner. There is a special Vista only beta edition that you can get for free right now I think.