If the following conditions are met, when running the tool again, the USB drive will not be reformatted. *Note regarding reformatting the USB Drive Launching the installer, will take you to the "Welcome" screen: If you need assistance determining whether the infected computer is 32- or 64-bit, see the Microsoft Help and Support article for instructions. However, it is critical to select the correct version for the computer where the tool will be used.Īfter downloading the file, select the correct version. Again, it does not matter what the operating system is that you use to download and create the bootable media. The download file is located at Microsoft Help and Support. Internet Browser: Windows Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher or Mozilla Firefox 2.0 or higher.An Internet connection is required for installation and download of the latest virus and spyware definitions for Windows Defender Offline.Regardless of the operating system used to create the file, it is essential to select the correct version of the tool, either 32- or 64-bit, for the infected operating system where the tool will be used.Installing Windows Defender Offline on a USB drive will reformat the USB drive, resulting in the loss of all data stored on the USB drive.If you elect to prepare an ISO for future use, keep in mind that the definitions will not be up-to-date.A minimum of at least 250 MB of free space on the selected media (CD, DVD or USB drive) is required.When creating the bootable media, it is important to consider the following information and requirements: Requirements When Creating Windows Defender Offline Media However, a blank CD or DVD can also be used. With USB sticks so readily available, the instructions that follow are for that media.
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