Microsoft's Malicious Software Removal Tool
Recently a friend asked me, what is "the 'Malicious Software Removal Tool' that I keep having to download updates for?" and if it was the same thing as Windows Defender.
Microsoft Defender is the new name for Microsoft AntiSpyware, which is designed to combat spyware. The Malicious Software Removal Tool is designed to combat a limited number of viruses, and is not designed to replace your regular antivirus program.
The Malicious Software Removal Tool, also known as MRT, cleans certain prevalent viruses and worms from your computer, such as MyDoom, Netsky, Sober and Sasser, among others.
Microsoft didn't put MRT where it should go: in the Start menu, under Accessories, System Tools. Most people don't know how to run it, but you will. Just click on Start, Run, type "mrt" and hit Enter. It is safe to run at any time, and won't interfere with your current antivirus program. It requires Windows 2000 or above.
For more information on the tool, check MRT's online documentation here.
Microsoft Defender is the new name for Microsoft AntiSpyware, which is designed to combat spyware. The Malicious Software Removal Tool is designed to combat a limited number of viruses, and is not designed to replace your regular antivirus program.
The Malicious Software Removal Tool, also known as MRT, cleans certain prevalent viruses and worms from your computer, such as MyDoom, Netsky, Sober and Sasser, among others.
Microsoft didn't put MRT where it should go: in the Start menu, under Accessories, System Tools. Most people don't know how to run it, but you will. Just click on Start, Run, type "mrt" and hit Enter. It is safe to run at any time, and won't interfere with your current antivirus program. It requires Windows 2000 or above.
For more information on the tool, check MRT's online documentation here.
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