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Limited Periodic Scanning in Windows 10 to Provide Additional Malware Protection

January 23, 2017 admin antivirus scanning, AV scan, cybersecurity, Limited Periodic Scanning, Microsoft Safety Scanner, Microsoft security, Microsoft software security, MSRT, Windows 10, Windows Defender

Every month, Microsoft’s Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT) scans more than 500 million Windows devices for malware and malicious software. This tool aids in the detection and removal of malware from 1 to 2 million machines each time, even on those devices running antivirus software. Meanwhile, many Windows customers continue to use the Microsoft Safety…