Is Windows Defender an anti-virus?

Windows Defender, formerly known as Microsoft AntiSpyware, is a software product from Microsoft to prevent, remove and quarantine spyware in Microsoft Windows. It is included and enabled by default in Windows Vista and Windows 7, and is available as a free download for Windows XP and Windows Server 2003. Windows Defender features system scan capabilities similar to other products on the market, and includes a number of real-time security agents that monitor several common areas of Windows for changes which may be caused by spyware.

It also includes the ability to easily remove ActiveX applications that are installed. Also integrated is support for Microsoft's SpyNet network that allows users to report to Microsoft what they consider to be spyware, and what applications and device drivers they allow to be installed on their system. More.

Windows Defender does not have anti-virus protection. According to Microsoft.com, Windows Defender only protects against, scans for and removes spyware. Microsoft's other anti-malware software--including Malicious Software Removal Tool, Microsoft Security Essentials for Consumers and Microsoft Forefront Client Security for Businesses--has anti-virus protection, scanning and removal capabilities.

References:Microsoft.com: Windows Defender: SoftwareIndiana University: What Is Windows Defender and How Do I Use It? More.

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