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Publisher's Description
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Microsoft System Sweeper is a recovery tool that can help you start an infected PC and perform an offline scan to help identify and remove rootkits and other advanced malware. Microsoft Standalone System Sweeper Beta is not a replacement for a full antivirus solution providing ongoing protection; it is meant to be used in situations where you cannot start your PC due to a virus or other malware infection. For no-cost, real-time protection that helps guard your home or small business PCs against viruses, spyware, and other malicious software, download Microsoft Security Essentials.
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"Awesome tool!"
Version: Microsoft Standalone System Sweeper beta (64-bit) 1.0.856.0
Pros
1. Easy to use
2. Supports CD, DVD, USB and ISO
3. Easy to update definitions
4. Effective in cleaning infectionsCons
1. No available information of contacting support in case of failures.
Summary
I came across this tool recently and tried it on one of my infected computers. I used an alternative clean machine to create a bootable USB drive and the overall experience of the tool was great. I was able to boot my infected computer using the USB drive, performed a full scan and it detected about 20 threats. All the threats were subsequently cleaned. I am impressed with the effectiveness and the simplicity of the complete experience. I will add the Standalone System Sweeper USB drive to my collections of PC tools. Great Job Microsoft.
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Full Specifications
General
- Download Type:
- CNET Secure Download
- Publisher
- Microsoft
- Publisher Web Site
- http://www.microsoft.com/
- Release Date
- June 13, 2011
- Date Added
- June 13, 2011
- Version
- 1.0.856.0
Category
- Category
- Security Software
- Subcategory
- Anti-Spyware
System Requirements
- Operating Systems
- Windows 7, Windows 2003, Windows Me, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows NT
- Additional Requirements
- Not available
Download Information
- File Size
- 575.71K
- File Name
- mssstool64.exe
Popularity
- Total Downloads
- 7,136
- Downloads Last Week
- 94
Pricing
- License Model
- Free
- Limitations
- Not available
- Price
- Not available
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