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{{As of|2011|07|24}}, Microsoft Safety Scanner's [[end-user license agreement]] only seems to allow this program to be used for [[software development]] purposes.<ref name="EULA">{{Cite web
Microsoft Safety Scanner's [[end-user license agreement]] allow use for non-profit home Use (any number of computers) or small business use (up to ten computers) and is specifically not licensed for use on enterprise versions of Windows or by government or academic institutions.<ref name="EULA">{{Cite web
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Revision as of 17:46, 26 September 2011

Microsoft Safety Scanner
Original author(s)Microsoft Corporation
Initial release12 April 2011; 13 years ago (2011-04-12)
Operating systemWindows 7; Windows Server 2003; Windows Vista; Windows XP[1]
PlatformIA-32 and x86-64[2][a]
Size70 Megabyte[2]
Available in56 languages[2][b]
TypeVirus scanner
LicenseFreeware but only for software developers[3]
Websitewww.microsoft.com/security/scanner/

Microsoft Safety Scanner is a free disposable virus scanner similar to Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool which 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]

Microsoft Safety Scanner's end-user license agreement allow use for non-profit home Use (any number of computers) or small business use (up to ten computers) and is specifically not licensed for use on enterprise versions of Windows or by government or academic institutions.[3]

Notes

  1. ^ To see all supported platforms, click "Select your version", located beneath "Download Now" button.
  2. ^ To see all languages, see the drop-down box at the top right corner.

References

  1. ^ "System Requirements". Microsoft Safety Scanner website. Microsoft Corporation. Retrieved 22 April 2011.
  2. ^ a b c "Microsoft Safety Scanner". Microsoft Safety Scanner website. Microsoft Corporation. Retrieved 22 April 2011.
  3. ^ a b "MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS MICROSOFT SECURITY ESSENTIALS". Microsoft Safety Scanner website. Microsoft Corporation. Archived from the original on 2011-04-22. Retrieved 26 September 2011. INSTALLATION AND USE RIGHTS. You may install and use one copy of the software on your device to design, develop and test your programs.
  4. ^ "Windows Live OneCare Safety Scanner finally discontinued". LiveSide.Net. 15 April 2011. Retrieved 20 April 2011.
  5. ^ Nick Peers, Nick (16 April 2011). "Microsoft Safety Scanner (64-bit version) 1.0.3001.0". PC Advisor. IDG. Retrieved 20 April 2011.
  6. ^ "Presenting... the Microsoft Safety Scanner". Microsoft Malware Protection Center. Microsoft Corporation. 12 May 2011. Retrieved 13 May 2011.

Further reading

  1. "Anti-virus to go: Microsoft makes portable anti-virus tool available to download". The H Security. Heise Media UK Ltd. 19 April 2011. Retrieved 20 April 2011.
  2. Peers, Nick (15 April 2011). "Microsoft Safety Scanner detects and removes threats without installation". softwarecrew.com. BetaNews, Inc. Retrieved 26 September 2011.
  3. Brinkmann, Martin (14 April 2011). "Microsoft Safety Scanner, Free On-Demand Virus Scanner". ghacks.net. Retrieved 20 April 2011.

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