Microsoft to launch bootable anti-virus/malware tool

[Dos_Box]

This looks very interesting, and given that we have all, at one time or another been handed a computer or laptop that is so infected it barely boots, then Windows Defender Offline could be just the ticket. It's essentially a bootable (CD or USB) scanner that will dig out an infected Windows computer if it is too far gone (or risky) to connect to a network, and it will contain all of the very latest definitions (unlike other boot CD's). It's only in beta, but looks like a tool we'll all be getting familier with in the future.

What is Windows Defender Offline Beta&#63

[Arthur]

Windows Defender Offline is just Microsoft's Standalone System Sweeper with a different name.

[Dos_Box]

LOL. I missed that post (it was conf week and were a 'bit' busy!). I wonder why they are rebranding it? Perhaps the name change is to keep the product familiy all in line and then again as it's in beta perhaps they have introduced a few more features and functionallity.

[kmount]

Still, a useful raiser of awareness I hadn't seen it before

ta.

[markcuk]

its already included with msdart!

[RabbieBurns]

cheers will give it a go tomorrow got an infected teahcers laptop (personal device) that I will give the once over with this as it will be minimal effort and all I will offer.

Will see how well it goes.

[elsiegee40]

Give the teacher the link to Microsoft Safety Scanner - Antivirus | Remove Spyware, Malware, Viruses Free
and tell them to download it then run in in Safe Mode (It requires no installation) for a second opinion.

I've found it excellent at getting rid of malware.

[RabbieBurns]

Give the teacher the link to Microsoft Safety Scanner - Antivirus | Remove Spyware, Malware, Viruses Free
and tell them to download it then run in in Safe Mode (It requires no installation) for a second opinion.

I've found it excellent at getting rid of malware.

I fear it will take me longer to explain what safe mode is and how to get to it, than it would for me to fix the laptop myself ;p