This KB entry contains information about MSRT and provides links to related topics. Information for IT administrators and advanced users (KB890830)įor advanced information, read KB890830 at. It also generates the following log file: The standalone version available on this page is delivered at the same time.Īfter the standalone version of MSRT scans the computer and removes threats, it displays a report that lists the threats. Microsoft generally delivers MSRT with Windows Update the second Tuesday of the month. If you would like to run MSRT on demand, run the standalone version. The integrated version automatically runs in the background. For comprehensive malware detection and removal, consider using Microsoft Safety Scanner.Įnable automatic updates to regularly get MSRT with Windows Update. MSRT targets prevalent malware families only. This tool does not replace full-fledged antimalware such as Windows Defender Antivirus. To complement your antimalware product.If you suspect an infection from prevalent malware families ( see covered threats).Windows Update automatically downloads and runs MSRT in the background. If you have automatic updates for Windows turned off.Remember this is no substitute for an antivirus program. It will thoroughly scan your computer and remove anything that it finds, a comprehensive list of what it detects and removes can be seen in the software. Select that you want to do a full scan, press next and once it has started just let it run.Ī full scan is likely to take several hours so just leave the computer to run. Press next and you will see the following screen To activate and run this tool ( you will not find it in the program list ) in Vista and Windows 7, 8 go to the search box and type in mrt. To be safe you could run this once a month in deep scan mode. When the detection and removal process is complete, the tool displays a report describing the outcome, including which, if any, malware was detected and removed.” “The Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool checks computers running Windows 8, 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows Server 2003 for infections by specific, prevalent malicious software-including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom-and helps remove any infection found. This is a companion tool to your antivirus product and is not a replacement. Concerned you may have a malware / virus infection, then run the Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool to check and clean up any infections on your computer.Įvery month Microsoft with Windows Update update a program called the Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool.
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