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A technician adjusts a spotlight at the exhibition stand of Microsoft in preparation for the CeBIT computer fair in the northern German town of Hanover March 12, 2007. Reuters/Christian Charisus

Microsoft recently announced an adware protection system for enterprise Windows users that prevents potentially unwanted applications (PUA) from corrupting files and features in Windows. This new opt-in feature needs to be manually enabled in computers, however.

Available for Microsoft’s Forefront Endpoint protection and System Centre Endpoint protection solutions, the adware’s able to block unwanted applications at the time of download and installation, reports Softpedia. .

Microsoft insiders explained the great danger some apps pose to corporate networks. If the malware spreads across computers, it becomes harder to identify and wipe out completely.

Microsoft said the stakes are always high in an enterprise environment, so the PUA threat is a major concern. Therefore, it’s essential to use a reliable protection system to thwart any kind of unwanted apps in Windows computers.

There’s no need for additional configuration in the PUA protection feature once it’s enabled in a computer. It’ll start receiving automatic updates like Cloud protection and definition updates through the usual channels, thus securing an enterprise environment.

Envisioned as the best monitoring package, the new adware protection software aims to address any kind of risk and damage brought about by malware, thereby keeping corporate Windows secure and active all the time. Also, read more here.

Microsoft’s campaign to eliminate malware threats with intricately designed security software is a welcome change. Recent studies, however, show the company isn’t offering adequate security to corporate users, and it was evident from Microsoft’s poor scores against various threats and malware. The company got the lowest 3.5 points for performance and 6 points for usability on Windows 8.1 workstations.

Top performers were Kaspersky Lab and Bitdefender that scored the maximum in all the tests. While recent adware prevention programs are expected to perform very well, we’ll still have to find out how successful they prove to be for the corporate world.

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