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	~~== Free malware/virus removal tools ==~~
	~~For non-UMIACS supported systems, there are several virus and malware protection and removal tools available. This page lists and describes some of them.~~
	~~<br><b>Note:</b> these are just a few of the many available anti-virus removal tools. One can always search the internet for a well-reputed anti-virus program and use that instead.~~

	~~== Online vs Offline Scanners ==~~
	There are two types of malware/virus removal tools, online and offline. The main difference between the two is that offline scans work outside of your computer's operating system. This can provide an alternate means for detecting and mitigating threats that may use various tactics to hide from your installed antivirus. On the other hand, online scanners can detect most problems while also being easier to use. Most online scanners have better interfaces than their offline counterparts, and they are usually easier to set up and run. Thus, the best way to remove malware or a virus would be to first try an online scanner and see if the issue still persists. If the online scanner did not fix the problem, then you should try an offline scanner. Below are some links to various online and offline scanners.

	~~===Online Scanners===~~
	* [https://www.f-secure.com/en/home/free-tools/online-scanner F-Secure Online Scan]
	*: The online scanner helps to get rid of viruses and spyware that may cause problems on your PC.
	* [https://www.malwarebytes.org/mwb-download/ Malwarebytes]
	*: This free version is limited, but can also perform malware and virus scans.

	~~===Offline/Bootable Scanners===~~
	* [https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/help-protect-my-pc-with-microsoft-defender-offline-9306d528-64bf-4668-5b80-ff533f183d6c Microsoft Defender Offline]
	*: This offline scan only works with machines using Windows 11.

	~~==UMIACS-Supported Machines==~~
	All UMIACS-supported machines have [https://itsupport.umd.edu/itsupport?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0015939 CrowdStrike] installed on them as mandated by the Division of IT.		All UMIACS-supported machines have [https://itsupport.umd.edu/itsupport?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0015939 CrowdStrike] installed on them as mandated by the Division of IT.

Mbaney at 19:41, 15 October 2025

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	===Offline/Bootable Scanners===		===Offline/Bootable Scanners===
	* [https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/help-protect-my-pc-with-microsoft-defender-offline-9306d528-64bf-4668-5b80-ff533f183d6c Microsoft Defender Offline]		* [https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/help-protect-my-pc-with-microsoft-defender-offline-9306d528-64bf-4668-5b80-ff533f183d6c Microsoft Defender Offline]
	*: This offline scan only works with machines using Windows ~~10 or~~ 11.		*: This offline scan only works with machines using Windows 11.

	==UMIACS-Supported Machines==		==UMIACS-Supported Machines==
	All UMIACS-supported machines have [https://itsupport.umd.edu/itsupport?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0015939 CrowdStrike] installed on them as mandated by the Division of IT.		All UMIACS-supported machines have [https://itsupport.umd.edu/itsupport?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0015939 CrowdStrike] installed on them as mandated by the Division of IT.

Mbaney at 16:08, 29 May 2025

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	==UMIACS-Supported Machines==		==UMIACS-Supported Machines==
	All UMIACS-supported machines have ~~F-Secure Client Security installed. Follow the steps below to run a manual scan using F-Secure on a UMIACS-supported machine.~~		All UMIACS-supported machines have [https://itsupport.umd.edu/itsupport?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0015939 CrowdStrike] installed on them as mandated by the Division of IT.

	~~===How to a run manual F-Secure Scan===~~
	~~<ol>~~
	~~<li> Open F-Secure Client Security by searching it in the search bar.~~
	~~<br>[[Image:FSecureSearch.png\|500px]]</li>~~
	<li> This should open the F-Secure menu in a popup window in the bottom right of your desktop. If it doesn't, try clicking the up arrow in the bottom right and selecting the F-Secure icon. Note that this screen will always say that your computer is not fully protected. This is because we do not run the Browsing Protection optional feature of the F-Secure suite, as it can cause website accessibility issues. If you click on the More Details link and the checkboxes other than the one that says Turn on Browsing Protection are all green, F-Secure is operating normally.
	~~<br> [[Image:FSecurePopup.png]][[Image:FSecureDetails.png]]</li>~~
	~~<li> Click on the Manual scanning option in the bottom left side of the window (magnifying glass with a bug in it icon). This will show you your options for manual scanning.~~
	~~<br> [~~[~~Image~~:~~FSecureSelectScan.png]]<~~/~~li>~~
	~~<li> Choose either Malware scan or Full computer scan.~~
	~~<ul><li>Malware scan: Searches common places where malware can be found. This makes it faster, but it may miss some hidden malware.</li>~~
	~~<li>Full computer Scan: Scans all internal~~/~~external hard drives for malware~~. ~~This makes it more thorough than the malware scan, but it can take a long time to complete~~.</~~li></ul></li>~~
	~~<li> After choosing an option, another screen should pop up that shows the progress of the scan.~~
	~~<br> [[Image:FSecureScanProgress.png\|500px~~]~~]</li>~~
	~~<li> Once the scan is complete, it will provide a report stating whether any malware was found. If if did find malware, then it will show you~~ the ~~number~~ of ~~files it removed. You can click View scanning report to see more details about specific files.~~
	~~<br> [[Image:FSecureComplete~~.~~png\|500px]]</li>~~
	~~<li> Click the Close button to close the scan window and complete the scan.</li>~~
	~~</ol>~~

Mbaney at 16:10, 15 February 2023

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	===Offline/Bootable Scanners===		===Offline/Bootable Scanners===
	* [https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/help-protect-my-pc-with-microsoft-defender-offline-9306d528-64bf-4668-5b80-ff533f183d6c Microsoft Defender Offline]		* [https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/help-protect-my-pc-with-microsoft-defender-offline-9306d528-64bf-4668-5b80-ff533f183d6c Microsoft Defender Offline]
	*: This offline scan only works with machines using Windows ~~8.1~~ or 10.		*: This offline scan only works with machines using Windows 10 or 11.

	==UMIACS-Supported Machines==		==UMIACS-Supported Machines==

Mbaney at 16:14, 22 February 2021

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	There are two types of malware/virus removal tools, online and offline. The main difference between the two is that offline scans work outside of your computer's operating system. This can provide an alternate means for detecting and mitigating threats that may use various tactics to hide from your installed antivirus. On the other hand, online scanners can detect most problems while also being easier to use. Most online scanners have better interfaces than their offline counterparts, and they are usually easier to set up and run. Thus, the best way to remove malware or a virus would be to first try an online scanner and see if the issue still persists. If the online scanner did not fix the problem, then you should try an offline scanner. Below are some links to various online and offline scanners.		There are two types of malware/virus removal tools, online and offline. The main difference between the two is that offline scans work outside of your computer's operating system. This can provide an alternate means for detecting and mitigating threats that may use various tactics to hide from your installed antivirus. On the other hand, online scanners can detect most problems while also being easier to use. Most online scanners have better interfaces than their offline counterparts, and they are usually easier to set up and run. Thus, the best way to remove malware or a virus would be to first try an online scanner and see if the issue still persists. If the online scanner did not fix the problem, then you should try an offline scanner. Below are some links to various online and offline scanners.

	~~<h3>~~Online Scanners~~</h3>~~		===Online Scanners===
	~~<ul>~~		* [https://www.f-secure.com/en/home/free-tools/online-scanner F-Secure Online Scan]
	*~~<li>~~ [https://www.f-secure.com/en/home/free-tools/online-scanner F-Secure Online Scan]~~</li>~~		*: The online scanner helps to get rid of viruses and spyware that may cause problems on your PC.
	The online scanner helps to get rid of viruses and spyware that may cause problems on your PC.		* [https://www.malwarebytes.org/mwb-download/ Malwarebytes]
	*~~<li>~~ [https://www.malwarebytes.org/mwb-download/ Malwarebytes]~~</li>~~		*: This free version is limited, but can also perform malware and virus scans.
	This free version is limited, but can also perform malware and virus scans.
	~~</ul>~~

	~~<h3>~~Offline/Bootable Scanners~~</h3>~~		===Offline/Bootable Scanners===
	~~<ul>~~		* [https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/help-protect-my-pc-with-microsoft-defender-offline-9306d528-64bf-4668-5b80-ff533f183d6c Microsoft Defender Offline]
	*~~<li>~~[https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/help-protect-my-pc-with-microsoft-defender-offline-9306d528-64bf-4668-5b80-ff533f183d6c Microsoft Defender Offline]~~</li>~~		*: This offline scan only works with machines using Windows 8.1 or 10.
	This offline scan only works with machines using Windows 8.1 or 10.
	~~</ul>~~

	==UMIACS-Supported Machines==		==UMIACS-Supported Machines==
	All UMIACS-supported machines have F-Secure Client Security installed. Follow the steps below to run a manual scan using F-Secure on a UMIACS-supported machine.		All UMIACS-supported machines have F-Secure Client Security installed. Follow the steps below to run a manual scan using F-Secure on a UMIACS-supported machine.
	~~<h3>~~ How to a run manual F-Secure Scan ~~</h3>~~
			===How to a run manual F-Secure Scan===
	<ol>		<ol>
	<li> Open F-Secure Client Security by searching it in the search bar.		<li> Open F-Secure Client Security by searching it in the search bar.

Mbaney: /* UMIACS-Supported Machines */

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	<ol>		<ol>
	<li> Open F-Secure Client Security by searching it in the search bar.		<li> Open F-Secure Client Security by searching it in the search bar.
	<br>[[Image:~~FSecureWindowsSearch~~.png\|500px\|]]</li>		<br>[[Image:FSecureSearch.png\|500px]]</li>
	<li> This should ~~make~~ a ~~pop up screen~~. If it doesn't, try clicking the up arrow in the bottom right and selecting the F-Secure icon. <br> [[Image:~~FSecureMenu~~.png~~\|500px\|~~]]</li>		<li> This should open the F-Secure menu in a popup window in the bottom right of your desktop. If it doesn't, try clicking the up arrow in the bottom right and selecting the F-Secure icon. Note that this screen will always say that your computer is not fully protected. This is because we do not run the Browsing Protection optional feature of the F-Secure suite, as it can cause website accessibility issues. If you click on the More Details link and the checkboxes other than the one that says Turn on Browsing Protection are all green, F-Secure is operating normally.
	<li> Click on the ~~Scan~~ option on the ~~right~~ side of the window. This ~~should make a pop up with a list of~~ options.		<br> [[Image:FSecurePopup.png]][[Image:FSecureDetails.png]]</li>
	<br> [[Image:~~FSecureIconMenu~~.png~~\|500px\|~~]]</li>		<li> Click on the Manual scanning option in the bottom left side of the window (magnifying glass with a bug in it icon). This will show you your options for manual scanning.
	<li> ~~Click~~ either ~~virus and spyware~~ scan or ~~full~~ computer scan		<br> [[Image:FSecureSelectScan.png]]</li>
	<ul><li>~~Virus and Spyware Scan~~: Searches common places where malware can be found. This makes it faster, but it may miss some hidden malware.</li>		<li> Choose either Malware scan or Full computer scan.
	<li>Full ~~Computer~~ Scan: Scans all internal/external hard drives for malware. This makes it more thorough than the malware scan, but it can take a long time to complete.</li></ul></li>		<ul><li>Malware scan: Searches common places where malware can be found. This makes it faster, but it may miss some hidden malware.</li>
			<li>Full computer Scan: Scans all internal/external hard drives for malware. This makes it more thorough than the malware scan, but it can take a long time to complete.</li></ul></li>
	<li> After choosing an option, another screen should pop up that shows the progress of the scan.		<li> After choosing an option, another screen should pop up that shows the progress of the scan.
	<br> [[Image:~~FSecureScanInProgress~~.png\|500px\|]]</li>		<br> [[Image:FSecureScanProgress.png\|500px]]</li>
	<li> Once the scan is complete, it will provide a report stating whether any malware was found. If if did find malware, then it will show you the number of files it removed.		<li> Once the scan is complete, it will provide a report stating whether any malware was found. If if did find malware, then it will show you the number of files it removed. You can click View scanning report to see more details about specific files.
	<br> [[Image:~~FSecureScanComplete~~.png\|500px\|]]</li>		<br> [[Image:FSecureComplete.png\|500px]]</li>
	<li> ~~Hit~~ the ~~finish~~ button to close the scan window and complete the scan. </li>		<li> Click the Close button to close the scan window and complete the scan.</li>
	</ol>		</ol>

Mbaney at 14:42, 22 February 2021

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	<h3>Online Scanners</h3>		<h3>Online Scanners</h3>
	<ul>		<ul>
	*<li> [~~http~~://www.f-secure.com/en/~~web~~/~~home_global~~/online-scanner F-Secure Online Scan]</li>		*<li> [https://www.f-secure.com/en/home/free-tools/online-scanner F-Secure Online Scan]</li>
	The online scanner helps to get rid of viruses and spyware that may cause problems on your PC.		The online scanner helps to get rid of viruses and spyware that may cause problems on your PC.
	*<li> [https://www.malwarebytes.org/mwb-download/ Malwarebytes]</li>		*<li> [https://www.malwarebytes.org/mwb-download/ Malwarebytes]</li>
	This free version is limited, but can also perform malware and virus scans.		This free version is limited, but can also perform malware and virus scans.
	*<li> [http://www.superantispyware.com/superantispyware.html SUPERAntiSpyware]</li>
	~~This free version is also limited but performs multiple different malware scans such as installed or internet spyware/adware.~~
	*<li> [http://www.kaspersky.com/antivirus-removal-tool?form=1 Kaspersky virus removal tool]</li>
	~~This provides a virus scan with updated virus definitions.~~
	</ul>		</ul>

	<h3>Offline/Bootable Scanners</h3>		<h3>Offline/Bootable Scanners</h3>
	<ul>		<ul>
	* <li>[http://support.kaspersky.com/viruses/rescuedisk#downloads Kaspersky Rescue Disk] </li>
	~~This is an offline scan that works with all operating systems.~~
	*<li>[https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/help-protect-my-pc-with-microsoft-defender-offline-9306d528-64bf-4668-5b80-ff533f183d6c Microsoft Defender Offline]</li>		*<li>[https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/help-protect-my-pc-with-microsoft-defender-offline-9306d528-64bf-4668-5b80-ff533f183d6c Microsoft Defender Offline]</li>
	This offline scan only works with machines using Windows 7, 8.1, or 10.		This offline scan only works with machines using Windows 8.1 or 10.
	</ul>		</ul>

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	<li> Open F-Secure Client Security by searching it in the search bar.		<li> Open F-Secure Client Security by searching it in the search bar.
	<br>[[Image:FSecureWindowsSearch.png\|500px\|]]</li>		<br>[[Image:FSecureWindowsSearch.png\|500px\|]]</li>
	<li> This should make a a pop up screen. If it doesn't, try clicking the up arrow in the bottom right and selecting the F-Secure icon. <br> [[Image:FSecureMenu.png\|500px\|]]</li>		<li> This should make a pop up screen. If it doesn't, try clicking the up arrow in the bottom right and selecting the F-Secure icon. <br> [[Image:FSecureMenu.png\|500px\|]]</li>
	<li> Click on the Scan option on the right side of the window. This should make a pop up with a list of options.		<li> Click on the Scan option on the right side of the window. This should make a pop up with a list of options.
	<br> [[Image:FSecureIconMenu.png\|500px\|]]</li>		<br> [[Image:FSecureIconMenu.png\|500px\|]]</li>

Wrichman: Updated antivirus tools and included information about online vs offline scans

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Updated antivirus tools and included information about online vs offline scans

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	== Free malware/virus removal tools ==		== Free malware/virus removal tools ==
	For non-UMIACS supported systems, there are several virus and malware protection and removal tools available. This page lists and describes some of them.		For non-UMIACS supported systems, there are several virus and malware protection and removal tools available. This page lists and describes some of them.
	<ol>		<br><b>Note:</b> these are just a few of the many available anti-virus removal tools. One can always search the internet for a well-reputed anti-virus program and use that instead.
	<li> ~~F-Secure~~
	* [http:/~~/www~~.f-~~secure~~.~~com/en/web/labs_global~~/removal-tools~~/-/carousel/view/142 Bootable Scan]~~		== Online vs Offline Scanners ==
	If your computer ~~no longer starts due to malware corrupting the~~ operating system~~, or you suspect~~ the ~~security software has been compromised~~, ~~this bootable cd~~ can ~~securely boot~~ up the ~~computer~~ and ~~check~~ the ~~programs installed~~. ~~The Rescue CD can also be used for more advanced repair~~ and ~~data recovery operations~~.		There are two types of malware/virus removal tools, online and offline. The main difference between the two is that offline scans work outside of your computer's operating system. This can provide an alternate means for detecting and mitigating threats that may use various tactics to hide from your installed antivirus. On the other hand, online scanners can detect most problems while also being easier to use. Most online scanners have better interfaces than their offline counterparts, and they are usually easier to set up and run. Thus, the best way to remove malware or a virus would be to first try an online scanner and see if the issue still persists. If the online scanner did not fix the problem, then you should try an offline scanner. Below are some links to various online and offline scanners.
	* [http://www.f-secure.com/en/web/home_global/online-scanner Online Scan]</li>
	~~Similar to the bootable scan, the~~ online scanner helps to get rid of viruses and spyware that may cause problems on your PC.		<h3>Online Scanners</h3>
	<li> [https://www.malwarebytes.org/mwb-download/ Malwarebytes]</li>		<ul>
			*<li> [http://www.f-secure.com/en/web/home_global/online-scanner F-Secure Online Scan]</li>
			The online scanner helps to get rid of viruses and spyware that may cause problems on your PC.
			*<li> [https://www.malwarebytes.org/mwb-download/ Malwarebytes]</li>
	This free version is limited, but can also perform malware and virus scans.		This free version is limited, but can also perform malware and virus scans.
	<li> [http://www.superantispyware.com/superantispyware.html SUPERAntiSpyware]</li>		*<li> [http://www.superantispyware.com/superantispyware.html SUPERAntiSpyware]</li>
	This free version is also limited but performs multiple different malware scans such installed or internet spyware/adware.		This free version is also limited but performs multiple different malware scans such as installed or internet spyware/adware.
	<li> [http://www.kaspersky.com/antivirus-removal-tool?form=1 Kaspersky virus removal tool]</li>		*<li> [http://www.kaspersky.com/antivirus-removal-tool?form=1 Kaspersky virus removal tool]</li>
	This provides a virus scan with updated virus definitions.		This provides a virus scan with updated virus definitions.
	</ol>		</ul>

	~~== Other "offline" (bootable)~~ Scanners ==		<h3>Offline/Bootable Scanners</h3>
	Offline/bootable scanners work without loading your operating system, and can provide an alternate means for detecting and mitigating threats that may use various tactics to hide from your favorite installed AV suite.		<ul>
	* [http://support.kaspersky.com/viruses/rescuedisk#downloads Kaspersky Rescue Disk]		* <li>[http://support.kaspersky.com/viruses/rescuedisk#downloads Kaspersky Rescue Disk] </li>
	* [~~http~~://~~www~~.~~bitdefender~~.com/~~support~~/~~how~~-to-~~create~~-a-~~bitdefender~~-~~rescue~~-cd-~~627.html BitDefender Rescue CD~~]		This is an offline scan that works with all operating systems.
	* [https://www.~~f-secure~~.~~com~~/~~en/web/labs_global/rescue-cd F-Secure Rescue CD]~~		*<li>[https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/help-protect-my-pc-with-microsoft-defender-offline-9306d528-64bf-4668-5b80-ff533f183d6c Microsoft Defender Offline]</li>
			This offline scan only works with machines using Windows 7, 8.1, or 10.
			</ul>

	== How to a run manual F-Secure Scan ==		==UMIACS-Supported Machines==
			All UMIACS-supported machines have F-Secure Client Security installed. Follow the steps below to run a manual scan using F-Secure on a UMIACS-supported machine.
			<h3> How to a run manual F-Secure Scan </h3>
	<ol>		<ol>
	<li> Open F-Secure Client Security by searching it in the ~~windows~~ search bar~~. Note: only UMIACS-supported machines will have this version of F-Secure Client Security~~.		<li> Open F-Secure Client Security by searching it in the search bar.
	<br>[[Image:FSecureWindowsSearch.png\|500px\|]]</li>		<br>[[Image:FSecureWindowsSearch.png\|500px\|]]</li>
	<li> This should make a a pop up screen. If it doesn't, try clicking the up arrow in the bottom right and selecting the F-Secure icon. <br> [[Image:FSecureMenu.png\|500px\|]]</li>		<li> This should make a a pop up screen. If it doesn't, try clicking the up arrow in the bottom right and selecting the F-Secure icon. <br> [[Image:FSecureMenu.png\|500px\|]]</li>

Wrichman at 16:05, 2 December 2020

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	== How to a run manual F-Secure Scan ==		== How to a run manual F-Secure Scan ==
	<ol>		<ol>
	<li> Open F-Secure ~~Server~~ Security by searching it in the windows search bar.		<li> Open F-Secure Client Security by searching it in the windows search bar. Note: only UMIACS-supported machines will have this version of F-Secure Client Security.
	<br>[[Image:FSecureWindowsSearch.png\|500px\|]]</li>		<br>[[Image:FSecureWindowsSearch.png\|500px\|]]</li>
	<li> This should make a a pop up screen. If it doesn't, try clicking the up arrow in the bottom right and selecting the F-Secure icon. <br> [[Image:FSecureMenu.png\|500px\|]]</li>		<li> This should make a a pop up screen. If it doesn't, try clicking the up arrow in the bottom right and selecting the F-Secure icon. <br> [[Image:FSecureMenu.png\|500px\|]]</li>