Microsoft Safety Scanner?


  1. Bumpkin
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    Microsoft Safety Scanner?


    Has anyone here ever used Microsoft Safety Scanner?

    After using several virus removal tools, I don't remember hearing the name before.

    Maybe I will download it when I get time, it would be nice if it runs from a boot disc.

    You can download it here Microsoft Safety Scanner - Antivirus | Remove Spyware, Malware, Viruses Free both 32 and 64 bit versions are available.
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  3. Brink
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    Hello Drew,

    It's not a bad portable AV scanner.
    For a portable bootable AV scanner, you might take a look at Windows Defender Offline below a try.
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  4. Jacee
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    Brink's tutorial here: Microsoft Safety Scanner
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  6. Bumpkin
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    Thanks for the fast replies Brink and Jacee!

    I was looking for a replacement for SuperAntiSpyware, preferably one that is portable. Windows Defender Offline looks like the best option.

    We run MSE on all our home computers and never had a problem. But when someone brings me a fouled up PC I start with a bootable virus cleaner.
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