Microsoft Safety Scanner

[DavidBailey]

I downloaded the scanner from here at Techspot but it was out of date so I downloaded it from the Microsoft site.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/wdsi/products/scanner

I just thought someone might be interested in this.

 

[holdum323]

Nice!(y)
"Safety Scanner only scans when manually triggered and is available for use 10 days after being downloaded. We recommend that you always download the latest version of this tool before each scan."

 

[DelJo63]

Interesting:

Safety Scanner only scans when manually triggered and is available for use 10 days after being downloaded. We recommend that you always download the latest version of this tool before each scan.​

 

[DavidBailey]

 

[holdum323]

Hi. No problems here. This is a good program and you should run it if you suspect your PC has become infected.
I's been around a long time. I'm surprised that trained malware fighters don't recommend this program?

 

[holdum323]

Here's a good read about Microsoft Safety Scanner.
http://www.toptenreviews.com/software/articles/microsoft-safety-scanner/

 

[holdum323]

Hi! I would like to add this to this thread. Here's a good article by Tim Fisher about malware and how to deal with it.
Tim also suggests the Microsoft Safety Scanner. Programs for getting rid, of and preventing malware have came a long way. It might be time you to brush up on the subject.
https://www.lifewire.com/properly-scan-your-computer-for-viruses-and-other-malware-2624526
PS You may think you know every thing about malware, but I suggest you take a little time and read the entire article by Tim Fisher.
PS2 Thanks for this thread @DavidBailey (y)You are appreciated!

 

[DavidBailey]

I'm doing a full scan with it now.
Will edit this & post the results & the time it took to finish.

 

[DavidBailey]

The full scan took around 10 hours & found nothing.
I won't be doing that again anytime soon.

 

[holdum323]

Hi I did a quick scan and it took 15 minutes, and it found nothing. ROFL! You must have a lot of files!

 

[DavidBailey]

Hi I did a quick scan and it took 15 minutes, and it found nothing. ROFL! You must have a lot of files!

Somewhere near 900,000 files for the full scan.

 

[holdum323]

Here's all my files.