GIANT AntiSpyware
| Developer(s) | Formerly GIANT Company Software, Inc |
|---|---|
| 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.
Sunbelt's CounterSpy was based on GIANT and is still usable this day. But, the code is completely different now than GIANT.
References
- ↑ "Microsoft Acquires Anti-Spyware Leader GIANT Company" (Press release).