The Windows Live OneCare Scanner was eliminated when support ended for Windows Live OneCare. If you’re ever in doubt, give it a download and do an on-demand scan.The newly released Microsoft Safety Scanner is a replacement for the Windows Live OneCare Scanner.
And if you’re computer has recently been infected or you think it might be, even though your antivirus software isn’t saying anything, MSS is a nice free program that can give you extra peace of mind. Sometimes it’s nice to have a “second opinion” when it comes to making sure your computer is secure. If something is discovered, it will be removed, and the information about it and your system will be sent to Microsoft as a report. Then wait while the scan runs and checks if there’s any malware on your computer that your antivirus program might have missed. Similar to MSE or Windows Defender as it’s called in Windows 8.x, you can choose a quick, full, or custom scan. it’s easy to use, just follow the wizard’s onscreen instructions. Microsoft Safety Scannerįirst, download the utility (link below) and run it. Luckily after that we got Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE), which is what I recommend to most users still. This isn’t a new security tool by any means, it was actually part of Microsoft’s first attempt at a security solution - Windows Live OneCare which was discontinued in 2011.
The program expires after ten days, which means you’ll need to download it again if you want it to be up-to-date. It doesn’t provide real-time protection and cant update its virus definitions. Note that this tool is not meant to replace your current antivirus program – it’s just a supplement.
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