Microsoft Release Windows Defender 7
Microsoft on Thursday released an upgrade to its Windows Defender application, raising the version number from 1.1 to 7.0. The reason behind the version change is not clear, although the release does bring a redesigned user interface and new malware detection engine.
Windows Defender supports 64-bit operating systems, but no longer runs on Windows 2000, because Microsoft says the aging operating system has left mainstream support. WGA checking will also be enforced, meaning that Windows Defender will only remove “Severe” threats from computers that do not pass validation.
System Requirements:
- Supported Operating Systems: Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1; Windows XP Service Pack 2
- Windows Defender no longer supports Windows 2000 as it went out of mainstream support in June 2005.