 A former version of the software |
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| Developer(s) | Formerly GIANT Company Software, Inc |
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| Stable release | Windows Defender |
| Operating system | Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Server 2003 |
| Type | Spyware removal software |
| License | Proprietary |
| Website | Windows Defender |
GIANT AntiSpyware was a spyware detection and removal application developed by GIANT Company Software, Inc.
GIANT Company Software, Inc. was acquired by Microsoft Corporation on December 16, 2004.[1] GIANT AntiSpyware is no longer sold and Microsoft stopped releasing spyware definition updates for it in August 2006.
Microsoft's Windows Defender (formerly Microsoft AntiSpyware) program is built upon a restructured version of GIANT AntiSpyware.
References
- ^ Microsoft Acquires Anti-Spyware Leader GIANT Company. Press release. http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2004/dec04/12-16GIANTPR.mspx.
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