From 431f37674ba4907037e0655e662dbe8223ede76c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Daniel Simpson Date: Thu, 16 Aug 2018 13:26:08 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] adding safety scanner download page --- windows/security/intelligence/TOC.md | 1 + .../intelligence/safety-scanner-download.md | 43 +++++++++++++++++++ 2 files changed, 44 insertions(+) create mode 100644 windows/security/intelligence/safety-scanner-download.md diff --git a/windows/security/intelligence/TOC.md b/windows/security/intelligence/TOC.md index b91d249d6b..d172e2452d 100644 --- a/windows/security/intelligence/TOC.md +++ b/windows/security/intelligence/TOC.md @@ -26,6 +26,7 @@ ## [Worms](worms-malware.md) +# [Safety Scanner download](safety-scanner-download.md) # [Submit files for analysis](submission-guide.md) # [How Microsoft identifies malware and PUA](criteria.md) diff --git a/windows/security/intelligence/safety-scanner-download.md b/windows/security/intelligence/safety-scanner-download.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..bf7ea4886b --- /dev/null +++ b/windows/security/intelligence/safety-scanner-download.md @@ -0,0 +1,43 @@ +--- +title: Microsoft Safety Scanner Download +description: Get the Microsoft Safety Scanner tool to find and remove malware from Windows computers. +keywords: security, malware +ms.prod: w10 +ms.mktglfcycl: secure +ms.sitesec: library +ms.localizationpriority: high +ms.author: dansimp +author: dansimp +ms.date: 08/01/2018 +--- +# Microsoft Safety Scanner +Microsoft Safety Scanner is a scan tool designed to find and remove malware from Windows computers. Simply download it and run a scan to find malware and try to reverse changes made by identified threats. + +- [Download 32-bit](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=212733) + +- [Download 64-bit](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=212732) + +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. + +NOTE: This tool does not replace your antimalware product. For real-time protection with automatic updates, use Windows Defender Antivirus on Windows 10 and Windows 8 or Microsoft Security Essentials on Windows 7. These antimalware products also provide powerful malware removal capabilities. If you are having difficulties removing malware with these products, you can refer to our help on removing difficult threats. + +## System requirements +Safety Scanner helps remove malicious software from computers running Windows 10, Windows 10 Tech Preview, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server Tech Preview, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2008 R2, or Windows Server 2008. Please refer to the Microsoft Lifecycle Policy. + +## How to run a scan +1. Download this tool and open it. +2. Select the type of scan you want run and start the scan. +3. Review the scan results displayed on screen. The tool lists all identified malware. + +To remove this tool, delete the executable file (msert.exe by default). + +For more information about the Safety Scanner, see the support article on how to troubleshoot problems using Safety Scanner. + +## Related resources + +Troubleshooting Safety Scanner +Windows Defender Antivirus +Microsoft Security Essentials +Removing difficult threats +Submit file for malware analysis +Microsoft antimalware and threat protection solutions \ No newline at end of file