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How to Remove Viruses Using Microsoft Safety Scanner
Microsoft Safety Scanner is a portable malware removal tool
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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If Windows Defender isn’t working, or if you’re having trouble with your antivirus software, you can remove a virus with Microsoft Safety Scanner.
This tool is incredibly simple to use, and if you’re not familiar with it, today we’ll show you how to properly use it.
Can Microsoft Safety Scanner remove a virus?
Microsoft Safety Scanner is an on-demand virus scanner software and it can remove all types of malware.
While the software doesn’t offer real-time protection, it’s available for download from Microsoft’s website for free, and it’s a decent alternative to your regular antivirus.
How can I use Microsoft Safety Scanner to remove a virus?
How can I download Microsoft Safety Scanner?
To learn more about this software, we have a specialMicrosoft Safety Scanner review guidethat has more useful information.
How can I use Microsoft Safety Scanner?
To fully utilize the command line, you can use one of the following parameters:
You can combine these parameters any way you want to achieve the desired results.
Microsoft Safety Scanner vs Defender
While you can use Microsoft Safety Scanner to remove a virus from your PC, we advise you to rely on reliableantivirus software for Windows 11for protection. If you’re on a budget, checkhow good Windows Defender isand stick to it.
Have you ever used this tool and what was your experience with it like? Let us know in the comments section.
More about the topics:malware removal,Windows 11 guides
Milan Stanojevic
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.
