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    Do you think your PC has a virus?

    Discussion in 'Security and Anti-Virus Software' started by 3Fees, Jun 10, 2011.

  1. 3Fees

    3Fees Notebook Deity

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    "Microsoft Safety Scanner

    Do you think your PC has a virus?

    The Microsoft Safety Scanner is a free downloadable security tool that provides on-demand scanning and helps remove viruses, spyware, and other malicious software. It works with your existing antivirus software.

    Note: The Microsoft Safety Scanner expires 10 days after being downloaded. To rerun a scan with the latest anti-malware definitions, download and run the Microsoft Safety Scanner again.

    The Microsoft Safety Scanner is not a replacement for using an antivirus software program that provides ongoing protection.

    For real-time protection that helps to guard your home or small business PCs against viruses, spyware, and other malicious software, download Microsoft Security Essentials."

    Microsoft Safety Scanner - Remove Spyware, Malware, Viruses Free

    Cheers
    3Fees :)
     
    3Fees, Jun 10, 2011
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  2. Hungry Man

    Hungry Man Notebook Virtuoso

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    I believe this has been posted. Would this not just share the definitions with MSE? Just wondering.

    And no =p to answer the (what I believe was rhetorical) question -- I'm fairly certain I have not been infected.
     
    Hungry Man, Jun 10, 2011
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  3. qhn

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    Just this would do :)

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Jun 10, 2011
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    3Fees, Jun 11, 2011
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    Actually if you folks read about it ... it is a nifty little Scanner, and is updated regularly ... works Fast and it's definition is a bit differnt than Defender ... So!

    G! :)
     
    gonwk, Jun 11, 2011
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