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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.
This tool is not a replacement for an anti-virus product. To help protect your computer, you should use an anti-virus product.
Back up and synchronize your important files automatically.
Convert any Windows file to a secure PDF document.
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Version: Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool 3.0
"There is an updated version 3.1 [9MB] from Nov 10 2009"
by juelmer on November 23, 2009
Pros: File name is: windows-kb890830-v3.1.exe.
This is useful even in non genuine windows copies. It helps remove infections by specific, prevalent malicious software?including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom.
Cons: This tool is not a replacement for an anti-virus product. To help protect your computer, you should use an anti-virus product.
Summary: Good product for the price [free], and it's a way Windows keeps some bugs out of their system. Microsoft will release an updated version of this tool on the second Tuesday of each month, keep checking their website www.microsoft.com/downloads
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