Microsoft offers the public the betaversion of its Windows Defender security solution that can detectOffline rootkits and malware in general before starting the Windowssystem.


Offline Windows Defender beta is as itsname indicates a security solution that works without needing the PCis connected to the Internet. We can download this software on acomputer connected to the Web for installation on a disk (CD or DVDburning feature built-in), to make an ISO or put it on USB drive(formatted key) which leads to the creation of an executable 32-bitor 64 bit.



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The main advantage of this solutionneed not be connected to Internet or Windows to run Windows Defenderbeta Offline. Because this software can be run to start the computer:that is, the PC boot on it, taking care of its components beforestarting the operating system itself.


As a result, the user enjoys aprotection solution that comes to interfere between the BIOS andWindows to allow an analysis of the computer to detect any maliciousobjects which are then eliminated. A process all the more interestingthat many malware designed to infect the boot sequence of Windows(rootkits, bootkits, etc.). They can therefore be removed beforebecoming engaged in the Windows boot process which allows s' toprotect and not infect the PC, though of course Windows Defenderdetects Offline Beta.


The fact of not being connected to theInternet, to be a solution "offline" (offline), implies infact that the database threats can be updated via the Internet and istherefore quickly outdated. It is therefore necessary for security todownload the latest version online and conduct a scan of the computerwithin hours.