Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool 5.117 instal

Is available for free: MSRT is available for free for personal or commercial use.

Does not interfere with other security software: MSRT is designed to complement existing security software.

Command line: In addition to being run automatically during Windows updates, it can run manually from the command line.

If you would like to run this tool more than once a month, run the version that is available from this Web page or use the version on the Malicious Software Removal Tool Web site.įeatures of Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool If an infection is found, the tool will display a status report the next time you start your computer. The version of this tool delivered by Windows Update runs on your computer once a month, in the background. To have the newest versions automatically delivered and installed as soon as they are released, set the Automatic Updates feature to Automatic. It's suggested to also have an antivirus application installed on your system despite having this tool installed.

It's not a substitute for an antivirus program, but rather a complementary tool that can be used to help remove certain types of malware that may not be detected by an antivirus program. It is typically updated on a monthly basis and runs automatically on Windows systems when you install the latest updates. The Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool ( MSRT) is a security utility designed to remove malware from your computer. A freeware spyware tool developed by Microsoft

Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool 5.117 instal