Microsoft releases Windows Defender Offline tool beta

[Jack]

Microsoft has published a public beta of an offline version of its Windows Defender spyware removal software, formerly known as Microsoft AntiSpyware. Using the Windows Defender Offline tool, users can create a bootable recovery system for scanning and removing infections such as rootkits and other malware.
The Windows Defender Offline Beta appears to be a rebranded or revamped version of the company's Standalone System Sweeper software, which it released earlier this year. Like Standalone System Sweeper, running Windows Defender Offline prompts users to create a LiveCD, LiveDVD or LiveUSB by downloading more than 200 MB of data, including recent virus and spyware definitions.

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[McLovin]

Never really used Windows Defender. Always have stuck to a AV.

 

[Prorootect]

Hi Jack,
Have you heard of this cute topic (from Today, 02:34 PM): Free Windows Defender Offline tool : http://malwaretips.com/Thread-Free-Windows-Defender-Offline-tool - in 'Other Security Products', please?..

Maybe we will join these two topics, or change title of your topic, if you'd like?