Microsoft Safety Scanner only scans when manually activated and expires after 10 days from downloading. To ensure current anti-malware definitions during scans, it is essential to download and run the latest version of the tool each time. A significant distinction between MSRT and MSERT is their update frequency, with new MSERT versions available by the third week of the month compared to monthly updates for MSRT. Additionally, msert.exe is a portable executable, requiring manual execution from File Explorer as it does not appear in the Start menu or desktop icons.
Microsoft Safety Scanner only scans when manually triggered and expires 10 days after downloading. For an updated scan, the tool must be downloaded again.
A key difference between MSRT and MSERT is the frequency of updates. MSERT versions are available by the third week of each month, while MSRT changes once a month.
msert.exe is a portable executable that does not show up in the Start menu or desktop. It must be manually located and executed in File Explorer.
It is important to download the latest version of msert.exe before each scan to ensure scanning with the most recent anti-malware definitions.
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