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Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool vs Adlice Protect: catalog facts
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool	Adlice Protect
Free Free from Microsoft.	Freemium Free for personal use; Premium costs $15 per year and Technician $35 per year.
Windows	Windows
Updated monthly by Microsoft Reverses changes made by removed malware	Anti-rootkit scanning in the free edition ARM64 Windows build available
Only targets specific prevalent malware families Not a replacement for an antivirus product	Real-time protection requires Premium Free edition is for personal use only
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License: Freeware	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is 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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