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HitmanProMicrosoft Safety Scanner
Paid

Commercial product from Sophos; pricing is not listed on the product page.

 Free

Free download from Microsoft.

Windows Windows
  • Works alongside an existing antivirus
  • Cloud-assisted detection
  • Portable on-demand scanner that needs no installation
  • Attempts to reverse changes made by detected threats
  • Windows only
  • Commercial software
  • 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
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Needs internet Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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