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AdwCleaner vs Microsoft Safety Scanner: catalog facts
AdwCleaner	Microsoft Safety Scanner
Free Free to download and use.	Free Free download from Microsoft.
Windows	Windows
Removes adware, PUPs and browser hijackers Runs on demand without installation	Portable on-demand scanner that needs no installation Attempts to reverse changes made by detected threats
Windows only On-demand cleaner, not real-time protection	No real-time protection; scans only when you run it Windows only, and requires SHA-2 signing support
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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