PhonAndroid Windows 10: How to remove all malware for free with Microsoft Safety Scanner

How to remove all malware from your PC on Windows 10? For this, Microsoft provides a free, practical and complete tool, which allows you to scan the files on your computer in depth. We explain how to obtain and use this small program.

There are many applications on Windows 10 that allow you to scan your PC for malware. Among the most popular of them are Malwarebytes and Ccleaner. These utilities come in handy when you suspect your computer is infected with a virus. In no time, it is possible to spot the malicious program and automatically delete it, or failing that, place it in quarantine.

Microsoft also offers its own free solution, called Microsoft Safety Scanner (MSERT). The latter works exactly the same way as these counterparts mentioned above. It nevertheless benefits from the same database as Microsoft Defender, which makes it very relevant for all Windows 10 users. Be careful, however, not to consider it as an antivirus: the application does not protect against threats, it serves simply remove malware.

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How to install and use Microsoft Safety Scanner

In order to scan your PC to remove any threats, you must first download the utility from the Microsoft website. Here's how to go about it:

Download Microsoft Safety Scanner by going to this link

Select the architecture corresponding to your PC

Open the program and accept the terms of use

Click Next until you get to Scan Modes

Select the desired scan mode. We recommend Full Scan to automatically identify the slightest anomaly.

Click Next to start the process

The utility will then scan your computer for malware. You can follow the progress of the operation and in particular the anomalies detected using the data displayed. Once complete, Microsoft Safety Scanner will offer to remove any malware.

How to use Microsoft Safety Scanner with Command Prompt

It is also possible to go through the command prompt to detect malware that has infiltrated your PC. Here's the procedure to follow :

Open the Start Menu

Search for Command Prompt and select

Run in administrator mode

Type this command to access the utility: cd C:\Users\username\Downloads

Type msert /f:y then press Enter

Type msert /f /q then Enter to start the scan

The program will then launch the scan in the background, without a window appearing on the screen. It will automatically remove all detected malware.

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Note that Microsoft Safety Scanner is only valid for 10 days, after which it is necessary to download an updated version so that it can detect the latest threats identified. Was this guide helpful to you? Tell us in the comments!

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