MARGINDIFF SCRUB / WINDOWS DESKTOP

Getting started

For the desktop workflow and Outlook send protection, read the MarginDiff Scrub user guide.

Installation and deployment

For unattended setup, see the MarginDiff Scrub MSI commands and Settings options. The guide covers silent installation, custom installation folders, integration preferences and per-user Explorer registration.

Before you begin

Use a non-confidential test file first. Choose a destination for cleaned copies and review the coverage notes for its format. Cleaning choices can change document content: some categories remove comments, accept revisions, remove notes or reveal hidden content.

1. Add files. Add individual files or files from a folder to the desktop app.
2. Inspect the findings. Review detected metadata and manual-review areas.
3. Select a profile. Choose a built-in profile or save a custom set of categories. EXIF GPS Only targets JPEG EXIF location data.
4. Save cleaned copies. This is the default choice. Select an output folder. Replacing originals requires an additional confirmation.
5. Review verification. Check failed results, warnings and retained metadata. Open the cleaned file and review its visible content.
6. Export a report. Save HTML or CSV results, showing what changed and anything that needs review.

When a file cannot be cleaned

Signed PDFs are blocked from cleaning, and encrypted PDFs are unsupported. Damaged files or some file layouts may also prevent cleaning. Read the reported error and keep the original for review.