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Microsoft Safety Scanner for Windows

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Microsoft Safety Scanner offers a free, on-demand solution for detecting and removing viruses, spyware, and other malicious software. It functions alongside existing antivirus programs, providing targeted security scans.

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  • Pros

    • Free downloadable security tool
    • Provides on-demand scanning capability
    • Removes viruses, spyware, and other malware
    • Works with existing antivirus software

  • Cons

    • Expires 10 days after download
    • Requires re-download for updated definitions
    • Does not provide ongoing real-time protection
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Microsoft Safety Scanner for Windows

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Full Specifications

GENERAL
Release
Latest update
Version
1.431.516.0
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Platform
Windows
Operating System
  • Windows 10
  • Windows Vista
  • Windows 7
  • Windows 8
  • Windows 8.1
  • Windows XP
POPULARITY
Total Downloads
1,667
Downloads Last Week
6
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By Microsoft
Remove viruses, spyware, and other malicious software.
The Microsoft Safety Scanner is a free downloadable security tool that provides on-demand scanning and helps remove viruses, spyware, and other malicious software. It works with your existing antivirus software.Note: The Microsoft Safety Scanner expires 10 days after being downloaded. To rerun a scan with the latest anti-malware definitions, download and run the Microsoft Safety Scanner again.The Microsoft Safety Scanner is not a replacement for using an antivirus software program that provides ongoing protection.
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