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Port Scanner ActiveX Control vs Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool
Both stand on port scanner software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Port Scanner ActiveX Control provides configurable network scanning for Windows applications, with APIs and development examples included. Its single-workstation licence and lack of scheduled or OS detection should shape deployment decisions.
Visit Port Scanner ActiveX ControlPick MSRT if you want a free Windows tool for periodic cleanup of prevalent malware, with background delivery or an on-demand standalone scan. Look elsewhere if you need full-fledged antimalware protection, since Microsoft explicitly says MSRT is not a replacement for it.
Visit Windows Malicious Software Removal ToolThe facts
| Port Scanner ActiveX Control | Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | One Development Workstation, Royalty-Free Distribution: $300, paid once | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool |
| Website | magnetosoft.com | microsoft.com |
| On port scanner software | #25 of 26 | #21 of 26 |
Port Scanner ActiveX Control: what it does well
- Scans TCP, UDP, or both protocols
- Handles multiple hosts simultaneously
- Supports IPv4 and IPv6
- Includes documentation, samples, and demo programs
- Available in 32-bit and 64-bit builds
What to know first
- Requires Windows XP or newer
- Costs $300, paid once
- No operating-system detection
- No scheduled scans
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool: what it does well
- Free to use on Windows.
- Runs in the background through Windows Update when automatic updates are enabled.
- Standalone downloads can be run on demand.
- Standalone scans report threats found and removed and create a log.
- Supports multiple languages and specified Windows client and Server releases.
What to know first
- Targets prevalent malware families only.
- Microsoft says it is not a replacement for full-fledged antimalware.
- Requires local administrator privileges.
- Windows is the only listed platform.
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