Windows Defender BETA 2 released
Improvements in Windows Defender (Beta 2)
Enhanced performance through a new scanning engine.
Streamlined, simplified user interface and alerts.
Improved control over programs on your computer using enhanced Software Explorer.
Multiple language support with globalization and localization features.
Protection technologies for all users, whether or not they have administrator rights on the computer.
Support for assistive technology for individuals who have physical or cognitive difficulties, impairments, and disabilities.
Support for Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition.
Automatic cleaning according to your settings during regularly scheduled scans.
Minimum system requirements for Windows Defender (Beta 2)
Personal computer with an Intel Pentium 233-megahertz (MHz) or higher processor; Pentium III recommended.
Operating system: Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 or later, or Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later, or Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 or later.
64 megabytes (MB) of RAM (minimum); 128 MB RAM (recommended).
20 MB of available hard disk space.
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later.
Internet access with at least a 28.8 Kbps connection.
Windows Defender (Beta 2) will uninstall Windows AntiSpyware.