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Microsoft Safety ScannerHitmanPro
Free

Free download from Microsoft.

 Paid

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

Windows Windows
  • Portable on-demand scanner that needs no installation
  • Attempts to reverse changes made by detected threats
  • Works alongside an existing antivirus
  • Cloud-assisted detection
  • No real-time protection; scans only when you run it
  • Windows only, and requires SHA-2 signing support
  • Windows only
  • Commercial software
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Needs internet

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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