Windows 10 has many apps that allow you to: Scan your PC for malware. The most popular of these are Malwarebytes and Ccleaner. These utilities come in handy when you suspect your computer is infected with a virus. In no time, you can identify and automatically remove malwareor, if unsuccessful, quarantine.
Microsoft also offers its own free solution titled. Microsoft Safety Scanner (MSERT). The latter works exactly the same as its aforementioned counterparts. However, it takes advantage of Same database as Microsoft Defenderwhich makes it very relevant for all Windows 10 users. However, be careful not to think of it as an antivirus: the application does not protect against threats, it is only used to remove malware.
How to install and use Microsoft Safety Scanner
To scan your computer 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 increasingly this link
- Choose Architecture corresponding to your PC
- Open the program and accept the terms of use
- click Next until you reach the scan modes
- choose scan mode he longed for it. we advise you full scan To automatically identify the slightest abnormality.
- click Next to start the process
The utility then scans your computer for malware. You can track the progress of the process and specifically the anomalies detected using the displayed data. Once complete, Microsoft Safety Scanner will offer to remove all 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 is the procedure to follow:
- Hungry start menu
- Search and select Command Prompt run in administrator mode
- Type this command to access the utility: cd C:\Users\username\Downloads
- Medicine msert /f:y then Enter
- Medicine msert /f /q then press Enter to start the scan
The program will then start the scan in the background without a window appearing on the screen. It will automatically remove all detected malware.
Note that Microsoft Safety Scanner is only valid for 10 days, after which an updated version must be downloaded before it can detect the latest threats identified. Was this guide helpful? Let us know in the comments!