Malware Scanner for Windows

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffAugust 18, 2016

Considering the amount of effective and free antispyware applications that crowd the scene, we have a tough time endorsing one that can't even remove the intruders it finds. There's no doubt that Malware Scanner's interface is slick, but it could be more convenient. For instance, the nonresizable window and the small pane for displaying information make viewing lists of detected threats a chore. And similar to many programs of this class, this one eats a large amount of system memory when running in the background. This app's real-time adware shield somewhat disappointed us; it stopped a number of nasties but also let through some well-known spyware components. The malware scanner fared much better, quickly and accurately ferreting out the lion's share of adware we installed for testing purposes. Unfortunately, the demo won't actually remove any of the malicious programs it finds, which is a serious problem in our book. Therefore, we'd suggest most users pick from the many more functional antiadware utilities at their disposal.

Malware Scanner for Windows

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GENERAL

Release: April 20, 2005

Latest update: August 18, 2016

Version: 2.1.0.5

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 95
Windows 2000
Windows XP
Windows NT
Windows 98
Windows ME
Windows 10

Additional Requirements: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003 Server

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Total Downloads: 26,945

Downloads Last Week: 1

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User Reviews

4/5

17 User Votes

Great Scan No Removal
philw19642002May 15, 2009
Pros
It runs a great scan
Cons
Does not remove any Malware
Summary
Bottom Line is it does not remove. What good is it to know you have Malware and can not remove it nor do anything about it?
A Joke?
BlueDomMay 15, 2008
Pros
The interface is more like a flash-website. I guess its creator spent more time on the design than what it can do for you.
Cons
There is no option or log-file to view what was removed. You cannot change the size of the interface, and the text/information is too limited, forcing you to use the scroll-bars to view the info. On the ABOUT section of this software, there is no information on whom the product is registered to, such as your name and serial number. I would rather find a better software than waste money on this "judge a book by its cover" piece of junk.
Summary
It is really amazing
Eng_CarlosMay 22, 2005
Pros
I read about this Malware tool that it won a lot of awards, when I installed it on my PC, I believed that it is not for advertising.
Cons
Summary
False Positives Excessive
OldfrogMay 12, 2005
Pros
Nice looking intuitive interface, easy install, an uninstaller that really works. Also has a straightforward EULA that sets off no alarms.
Cons
The initial scan on a system that had just been scanned with 5 other apps flagged 12 entries including 9 registry entries and 3 tracking cookies. 6 of the registry entries were related to detection signatures of other applications and their removal would have left me less protected than before. The remaining reg entries were too nonspecific to evaluate. The tracking cookies all came from either security forums or online security scans and are therefore ignored.
Summary
no disk space is consumed
Kally_BrossMay 11, 2005
Pros
The program has the small size and the nice looking interface, clear even to the beginner. Very powerful spyware/adware detection and removal software. You can clean your computer easily and fast. But don't forget to download latest updates. Recommended.
Cons
Summary
Thanks alot
EmyDavidMay 8, 2005
Pros
The product doesn't run like a regular anti-virus and firewall, it is more developed. It scans for spyware and updates when you press the update button. Also, it doesn't slow your computer or runs at startup either
Cons
Summary
advertised right here, very few other places
trommerse2k3May 5, 2005
Pros
It looks nice and scans
Cons
It doesnt remove anything, its also advertised almost everywhere else as 'freeware' which its definitely not. On completing the scan it will tell you to buy it to remove the objects so this is actually very useless. If your looking to buy a software, this is it, if your looking to try a software before buying it, this is definitely not it.
Summary
remove spyware
lucykidmanApril 27, 2005
Pros
Now the chance is available to stop the spying and defeat yourself from being a transparent slide to the others, download Malware Scanner immediately.
Cons
Summary
More than perfect
Lawyer_BillApril 27, 2005
Pros
difficult to judge such a distinguished trend-setter ! it is still the best in all depts. catches maximum spyware, has a smart user-friendly interface, useful add-on tools, and throughly removes all the traces of the detected malware.
Cons
Summary
Malware Scanner saved me
Jenny_CoolApril 26, 2005
Pros
I caught a drive-by virus from a popup window while checking the availability of a domain name for a client. The virus (a Trojan Horse) continually booted me from IE and inserted hyperlinks into a website I was building. The links weren't in the source code, so I couldn't just delete them. I tried no less than four adware/spyware removal tools Malware Scanner, none of which worked. The Malware product caught more than 200 nasty files and fingerprints that the others had missed! It zapped the problem and saved me the many hours of work it would have taken to rebuild the site from scratch. I'm really thrilled and grateful. Thanks Malware Scanner!!
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Developer’s Description

By Malware Remover

Protect your system from various Active X-based threats.