We are focusing this guide on Windows 10, but the anti-malware tool is also compatible with previous versions, including Windows 8.1 and Windows 7. You can always see the complete list of options using the msert /? Option, the tool will run in the background without a user interface. Options, the scan will detect and remove any malware. In the case you ran the command with the /f:y If a threat is found using the quick scan, you will get a prompt to perform a full scan.

Type the following command to execute a full scan quietly and press Enter: msert /f /qĪfter you complete the steps, the tool will perform a scan on the computer to detect and delete any malware it may find.

Type the following command to run a scan quietly (without a visual interface) and press Enter: msert /q.

Click the Next button to proceed with scan and automatic cleaning.

Source: Windows Central (Image credit: Source: Windows Central) Depending on the architecture of the infected machine, download the 32-bit or 64-bit version of WDO from the Microsoft support website at the following link.

Microsoft safety scanner 32 bit