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Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool vs ESET Online Scanner: catalog facts
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool	ESET Online Scanner
Free Free from Microsoft.	Free Free to use with no credit card required.
Windows	Windows
Updated monthly by Microsoft Reverses changes made by removed malware	No installation of a full antivirus suite needed Removes malware as well as detecting it
Only targets specific prevalent malware families Not a replacement for an antivirus product	One-time scans only, no real-time protection Windows only
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License: Freeware	License: Proprietary
No account needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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