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4.When a scan is complete, a dialog box appears, listing any
instances of spyware that were found and deleted or
informing you that no spyware was found. Click the Close
button to close the Windows Defender window.

The History button in Windows Defender reviews

Windows Defender’s activities and actions. This is

especially useful if you choose to run scans manually

and don’t remember whether you ran one recently. In

that window, you can also view your settings for

Microsoft SpyNet. By default, Windows Defender sets

you up with a basic membership in SpyNet so that

your computer automatically reports actions to

remove spyware to Microsoft.

An advanced membership is also available. Like the basic membership,

it doesn’t cost you anything. It alerts you when new threats are detected

and also provides Microsoft with more data about your computer —

and some personal information might get through as well.

Allowing reports on spyware activity can help Microsoft prevent or stop

such threats; however, if you don’t want to report issues with your com-

puter and spyware to Microsoft, you can choose not to join Microsoft

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