Application reputation service

摘要: The claimed subject matter is directed to the use of an application reputation service assist users with minimizing their computerized machines' exposure infection from malware. provides that contains reputations for elements are known be non-malicious as well those malicious. One embodiment implemented a method determine element (e.g., application). When user attempts install or execute new application, Application Reputation Service queried by user's machine set identities element. determined referencing knowledge base and returns indication overall rating, flag) how safe would run on computer.