Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool

[chuckbam]

When I get the updated Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool through Windows update I can not find it.
I download it from MS downloads to a known location and run it. Where s MS putting it? (KB890830)

[Briton]

The tool runs automatically every time you access the Windows Update site (this is part of the scans it does).

Malicious Software Removal Tool

If you go there, you can run an online scan of the tool.

[chuckbam]

Originally Posted by Briton

The tool runs automatically every time you access the Windows Update site (this is part of the scans it does).

Malicious Software Removal Tool

If you go there, you can run an online scan of the tool.

Thanks, I did not know that.

But, sometimes I want to the run "full system scan" I am running it now. Thus far it as ran 54 min and it is less than 1/2 done (it as never found anything )


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[chuckbam]

I stopped to show the features. Maybe the options are only with the download version.

windows-kb890830-x64-v2.1.exe

[Briton]

I've never personally used it for anything other than when it runs at Windows Update.

I prefer my own logical judgment and either Kaspersky or Antivir as my protection from viruses and spyware.

[chuckbam]

Originally Posted by Briton

I've never personally used it for anything other than when it runs at Windows Update.

I prefer my own logical judgment and either Kaspersky or Antivir as my protection from viruses and spyware.

I run a Antivirus prog. And Spybot now and then. As well as logical judgment. But when MS has a new kb890830 out, I run it one time when I get a chance. I never has found anything. But, I don't think there is any harm .do you?

I install the DirecX updates as well. Framework 3.1 came out I l installed that too. I fool with some other computes and don't F -_-k with them as much.

[Briton]

Originally Posted by chuckbam

I run a Antivirus and Spybot now and then. As well as logical judgment. But when MS has a new kb890830 out, I run it one time when I get a chance. I never has found anything. But, I don't think there is any harm .do you?

I install the DirecX updates well.

There is definitely no harm in running the program, I was just saying that I don't have it as part of my precautions.

[chuckbam]

Originally Posted by Briton

There is definitely no harm in running the program, I was just saying that I don't have it as part of my precautions.

I am happy that you let me know it runs w/Win-update. I could t figure were the thing was going. I found it in directory, but it will not run as a stand alone like the download,

[polonyc2]

Originally Posted by Briton

The tool runs automatically every time you access the Windows Update site (this is part of the scans it does)

I thought it only ran once immediately after you download it through Windows Update and restart your computer?

[chuckbam]

Originally Posted by polonyc2

I thought it only ran once immediately after you download it through Windows Update and restart your computer?

Well if it does, it is only running the quick scan

[polonyc2]

Originally Posted by chuckbam

Well if it does, it is only running the quick scan

OK...that's fine with me...I have my own anti-spyware/anti-virus software that I use anyhow (Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2009)

[wallijonn]

Chuck,

http://www.vista4beginners.com/Windo...e-Removal-Tool

Navigate to c:\windows\system32 folder. Double click 'mrt.exe'.

Or,

Start -> Run -> mrt.exe

Select "Full Scan". "Next".

[chuckbam]

Originally Posted by wallijonn

Chuck,

http://www.vista4beginners.com/Windo...e-Removal-Tool

Navigate to c:\windows\system32 folder. Double click 'mrt.exe'.

Or,

Start -> Run -> mrt.exe

Select "Full Scan". "Next".

got it, thanks

[Baud]

I let the tool run with every new version in the hope it finds something, but this never happens; I don't trust it as a security tool: my other anti-virus, -malware, rootkits and anti-everything are far more effective.

[bjbgraphics]

I got a nasty infection over the weekend that wasn't even detectable by the Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool, AVG Free 7.5, Spybot - Search & Destroy or several other malware specific removal tools. I only ended up having it detected and removed after using a program I found called Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware. Just thought I'd recommend it.

BJB