Windows Defender Beta 2 is now available for download directly from Microsoft Antispyware. At this point Microsoft now offers 5 levels of consumer and business protection against viruses and spyware:
– Windows Defender
-Â Windows Live Safety Center
– Malicious Software Removal Tool
– Windows OneCare Live
– Microsoft Client Protection
Windows Defender improves on the currently known and widely used Microsoft Antispyware by including an improved detection and removal engine, a simplified user interface, non-administrator priviledges to scan your computer using the program and most of all Windows Defender definition updates delivered via Automatic Updates. The product also now works natively on Windows XP 64 bit versions and also offers greater accessibility support.