A scan tool designed to find and remove malware from Windows computers. Download it and run a scan to find malware and try to reverse changes made by identified threats.
The tool uses the same security intelligence update definitions as (among others) Microsoft Defender Antivirus. Safety Scanner does however not have an internal definition update checker, but does get app updates every 3-4 hours. Thus, the Winget package may lag some days behind Windows Update + Microsoft Defender Antivirus.
Publisher’s description
What is Microsoft Safety Scanner?
Microsoft Safety Scanner by Microsoft Corporation is proprietary Windows software.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.463.186.0, released on November 8, 2026. The version history goes back to February 21, 2026: 1285 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is less than a month old.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Portable: runs without installation
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Microsoft Safety Scanner is a Windows tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs.
Is Microsoft Safety Scanner safe to download?
- The file is served by definitionupdates.microsoft.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
29F5BBC7A74C15484681AA8E190EEAFB90E1DE6DF608AE6D20EC1839576F9B92· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1,285 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.463.186.0Latest | November 8, 2026 | — | 32-bit Portable64-bit Portable |
| 1.463.184.0 | November 7, 2026 | — | 32-bit Portable64-bit Portable |
| 1.463.181.0 | November 7, 2026 | — | 32-bit Portable64-bit Portable |
| 1.463.180.0 | November 7, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable32-bit Portable |
| 1.463.178.0 | November 7, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable32-bit Portable |
| 1.463.176.0 | November 7, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable32-bit Portable |
| 1.463.174.0 | November 7, 2026 | — | 32-bit Portable64-bit Portable |
| 1.463.172.0 | November 7, 2026 | — | 32-bit Portable64-bit Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Microsoft.SafetyScanner -eProgram files (.exe): safetyscanner.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Microsoft Corporation
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.463.186.0
- Released
- November 8, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- February 23, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1285
- Website
- learn.microsoft.com
- winget ID
- Microsoft.SafetyScanner
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Frequently asked questions
Is Microsoft Safety Scanner free?
Microsoft Safety Scanner is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Microsoft Safety Scanner safe to download?
The download comes from definitionupdates.microsoft.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Microsoft Safety Scanner with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does Microsoft Safety Scanner run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Microsoft Safety Scanner?
The versions page lists all 1285 versions with links to their official installer files, back to February 21, 2026.
Can I use Microsoft Safety Scanner without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
