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Adlice Protect vs Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool: catalog facts
Adlice ProtectWindows Malicious Software Removal Tool
Freemium

Free for personal use; Premium costs $15 per year and Technician $35 per year.

Free

Free from Microsoft.

Windows Windows
  • Anti-rootkit scanning in the free edition
  • ARM64 Windows build available
  • Updated monthly by Microsoft
  • Reverses changes made by removed malware
  • Real-time protection requires Premium
  • Free edition is for personal use only
  • Only targets specific prevalent malware families
  • Not a replacement for an antivirus product
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License: Freeware
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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