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SUPERAntiSpyware vs Microsoft Safety Scanner: catalog facts
SUPERAntiSpyware	Microsoft Safety Scanner
Freemium Free edition with a paid Professional X edition.	Free Free download from Microsoft.
Windows	Windows
Removes spyware, adware, PUPs and other malware Runs alongside an existing antivirus	Portable on-demand scanner that needs no installation Attempts to reverse changes made by detected threats
Windows only Real-time protection requires the paid edition	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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