A pre-installed anti-malware application is installed by default on Windows Vista computers. The application is called Windows Defender. Although you do not need to download and install the application, you do need to configure the application to scan your computer, remove any detected spyware, etc. You will find step-by-step instructions at the link below.

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April 28, 2009