Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool 2.8

Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool 2.8 is a great tool that examines your computer for infection by specific, prevalent malicious software (including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom) and helps to remove the infection if it is found.

Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool helps you remove specific, prevalent malicious software from infected computers.

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

Major Features:

1. The Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool checks computers running Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows Server 2003 for infections by specific, prevalent malicious software including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom and helps remove any infection found.
2. 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.
3. Microsoft releases an updated version of this tool on the second Tuesday of each month, and as needed to respond to security incidents.
4. The tool is available from Microsoft Update, Windows Update and the Microsoft Download Center.
5. The version of the tool delivered by Microsoft Update and Windows Update runs in the background and then reports if an infection is found. If you would like to run this tool more than once a month, use the version on this Web page or install the version that is available in the Download Center.
6. You can also perform an online scan of your computer using the Windows Live OneCare safety scanner. Windows Live OneCare safety scanner is an online service that lets you scan your computer to help protect, clean, and keep it running at its best. Use our free protection scan to check for and remove viruses, spyware, and other potentially unwanted software and to find vulnerabilities in your Internet connection.

Requirements: Windows All

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