Malicious Software Removal Tool - What is it?

The Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool checks computers running Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows Server 2003 for infections by particular, rife vicious software—including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom—and helps withdraw any transmission establish. When the sensing and removal procedure is comprehensive, the instrument displays a study describing the result, including which, if any, vicious software was detected and removed.

Microsoft releases an updated edition of this instrument on the second Tuesday of each month, and as needed to react to protection incidents. You can operate the instrument from this Web page anytime or download it to your computer.

The edition of the instrument delivered by Microsoft Update and Windows Update runs in the backdrop and so reports if a transmission is establish. If you would care to operate this instrument more than formerly a month, consumption the edition on this Web page or establish the edition that is accessible in the Download Center.

Because computers can appear to function normally when infected, Microsoft advises you to run this tool even if your computer seems to be fine. You should also use up-to-date antivirus software to help protect your computer from other malicious software.

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