Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool 1.30

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The Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool checks Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows Server 2003 computers for and helps remove infections by specific, prevalent malicious software including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom. When the detection and removal process is complete, the tool displays a report describing the outcome, including which, if any, malicious software was detected and removed. The tool creates a log file named mrt.log in the %WINDIR%\debug folder.

Version 1.30 adds Win32/Allaple to the list of malicious software this tool detects.

Note: This tool is not a replacement for an anti-virus product. To help protect your computer, you should use an anti-virus product.

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  Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool

  Scans one time.

  by: Zane77 on 05-Dec-2007 12:34:15 PM

  Pros: This tool scans your computer one time only. It scans for malicious software mostly worms. If your computer is infected this tool will remove the malicious software. This tool comes from Microsoft and it is usually updated once a month, and is downloaded and installed as a windows update.

  Cons: This tool disappears after it has scanned your computer.

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  Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool

  i see updates for it

  by: alice_b0wie on 14-Dec-2007 11:27:19 AM

  Cons: i see updates for it, but i've never found the program on my computer ???

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  Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool

  KICK BUTT!

  by: warlover on 24-Oct-2007 02:31:55 PM

  Pros: Everything! You hit the jackpot!

  Cons: works in the background too much; I would like to see what it is doing more often

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  Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool

  Easy to scan and works.

  by: onthelake on 17-Dec-2007 03:46:36 PM

  Pros: Do not have to download it onto computer, saves space and probably speed.

  Cons: I needed to research whether my computer and/or os are 32 bit or 64 bit. Seems microsoft could offer a scan for this. When on the Microsoft download page site, be aware of the "download time", you need to choose mode of data feed.

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  Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool

  Works the way it should.

  by: rgmarksjr on 27-Jun-2007 05:58:09 PM

  Pros: Works good but and that is but, shouldn't this be an Auto Update.

  Cons: Getting anything from microsoft feels like a tooth was pulled. What ever is done for the programs that are bought from them should be standard without a fuss or looking all over to fix it.

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