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Revision as of 18:45, 26 September 2011
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| Original author(s) | Microsoft Corporation |
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| Initial release | 12 April 2011 |
| Operating system | Windows 7; Windows Server 2003; Windows Vista; Windows XP[1] |
| Platform | IA-32 and x86-64[2] |
| Size | 70 Megabyte |
| Available in | 56 languages |
| Type | Virus scanner |
| License | Freeware but only for software developers[3] |
| Website | www |
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]
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]
References
- ^ "System Requirements". Microsoft Safety Scanner website. Microsoft Corporation. Retrieved 26 September 2011.
- ^ "Microsoft Safety Scanner". Microsoft Safety Scanner website. Microsoft Corporation. Retrieved 26 September 2011.
- ^ a b "MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS MICROSOFT SECURITY ESSENTIALS". Microsoft Safety Scanner website. Microsoft Corporation. Retrieved 26 September 2011.
- ^ "Windows Live OneCare Safety Scanner finally discontinued". LiveSide.Net. 15 April 2011. Retrieved 26 September 2011.
- ^ Nick Peers, Nick (16 April 2011). "Microsoft Safety Scanner (64-bit version) 1.0.3001.0". PC Advisor. IDG. Retrieved 20 April 2011.
- "Anti-virus to go: Microsoft makes portable anti-virus tool available to download". The H Security. Heise Media UK Ltd. 19 April 2011. Retrieved 26 September 2011.
- Peers, Nick (15 April 2011). "Microsoft Safety Scanner detects and removes threats without installation". softwarecrew.com. BetaNews, Inc. Retrieved 26 September 2011.
- Brinkmann, Martin (14 April 2011). "Microsoft Safety Scanner, Free On-Demand Virus Scanner". ghacks.net. Retrieved 26 September 2011.
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