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Microsoft Safety Scanner vs Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool: catalog facts
Microsoft Safety Scanner	Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool
Free Free download from Microsoft.	Free Free to download and use.
Windows	Windows
Portable on-demand scanner that needs no installation Attempts to reverse changes made by detected threats	No installation required Free
No real-time protection; scans only when you run it Windows only, and requires SHA-2 signing support	On-demand scanning only, no real-time protection Windows only
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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