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Windows AntiSpyware Beta - try Microsoft's newest protector

Thanks to a tip from my friend OneStep, I was pointed to this website to be one of the first to try out this really cool piece of freeware. But it's from Microsoft? Ok, we don't know how long it'll be free. So far it's gotten good reviews from at least one security expert. What do I think about it? I can't use it! This will run on Win2k, Win2003, and WinXP only. Rats! Website - Quote from the website Windows AntiSpyware (Beta) is a security technology that helps protect Windows users from spyware and other potentially unwanted software. Known spyware on your PC can be detected and removed. This helps reduce negative effects caused by spyware including slow PC performance, annoying pop-up ads, unwanted changes to Internet settings, and unauthorized use of your private information. Continuous protection improves Internet browsing safety by guarding over 50 ways spyware can enter your PC.

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