XPY is an open-source tool which disables the default threats of a Windows 2000/XP/2003 installation. Beside classic "Antispy" features, xpy closes security holes like the RPC Service and DCOM, which were used by internet-worms such as "Lovesan" to intrude into a system.

Some of its features are:

• Disable Windows XP "calling home"
• Disable questionable system-services
• Disarm Internet Explorer
• Disarm Media Player
• Remove Windows Messenger
• Improve security
• Improve performance

Did I mention that it is small ? Only 44 KB in filesize. According to me that makes it an essential software for every windows installation.

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