Microsoft released a free security tool called Microsoft Standalone System Sweeper. It helps you start an infected PC and perform an offline scan to help identify and remove rootkits and other advanced malware. In addition, Microsoft Standalone System Sweeper Beta can be used if you cannot install or start an antivirus solution on your PC, or if the installed solution can’t detect or remove malware on your PC.
Microsoft Standalone System Sweeper Beta is not a replacement for a full antivirus solution providing ongoing protection; it is meant to be used in situations where you cannot start your PC due to a virus or other malware infection.
The following requirements apply only to the computer infected by a virus or malware:
- The computer infected with a virus or malware must have the same Windows operating system architecture as Microsoft Standalone System Sweeper Beta, either 32-bit or 64-bit.
- In addition, BitLocker must be disabled to use Microsoft Standalone System Sweeper Beta.
The following requirements apply only to the computer on which you are creating the bootable media:
- Internet connection: Required for installation and download of the latest virus and spyware definitions for Standalone System Sweeper.
- Internet Browser: Windows Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher or Mozilla Firefox 2.0 or higher.
Download Microsoft Standalone System Sweeper Beta v1.0.856.0
32 bit version v 1.0.856.0 | 64 Bit version v 1.0.856.0
You can also checkout Microsoft Security Scanner
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