Microsoft Safety Scanner is a free disposable virus scanner similar to Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool that can be used to scan a system for computer viruses and other forms of malware. This program was released on 15 April 2011, following the discontinuation of Windows Live OneCare Safety Scanner.[4]
Microsoft Safety Scanner is not meant to be used as a day-to-day tool, since it does not provide real-time protection against viruses, cannot update its virus definitions and expires after ten days. On the other hand, it can be run on a computer which already has an antivirus product without any potential interference. Therefore, it can be used to scan a computer where there is a potential infection and the user wants a second check from another antivirus.[5] It uses the same detection engine and malware definitions that Microsoft Security Essentials and Microsoft Forefront Endpoint Protection use.[6][7]
License restriction
As of 24 July 2011 (2011-07-24)[update], part of Microsoft Safety Scanner's end-user license agreement which restricts its use reads:[3]
“ | 1. INSTALLATION AND USE RIGHTS. You may install and use one copy of the software on your device to design, develop and test your programs. | ” |
Notes
- ^ To see all supported platforms, click "Select your version", located beneath "Download Now" button.
- ^ To see all languages, see the drop-down box at the top right corner.
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| For Windows Server | Microsoft Forefront | - Online Protection for Exchange [2007]
- Unified Access Gateway [2007]
- Identity Manager [2010]
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