Quick Tip

099-2010
 

Malicious Software Removal Tool

Microsoft released the Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool to help remove specific prevalent malicious software from computers that are running Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows XP, or Windows 2000. After you download the Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool, the tool runs one time to check your computer for infection by specific prevalent malicious software (including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom) and helps remove any infection it finds. Microsoft releases a new version of the tool every month.

The easiest way to download and run the tool is to turn on Automatic Updates.

The Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool focuses on the detection and removal of malicious software such as viruses, worms, and Trojan horses only. It does not remove spyware.

For more information, go to: http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=890830

TIP: To manually run the Malicious Software Removal Tool, go to Start, Run (Windows Key + R) type in MRT and click Okay.

                                                    Follow the on screen instructions to scan your computer.

                                                    Remember this does not replace an antivirus program

                                                    but is another tool to help prevent a computer crash.

                                                    NOTE: Turn on your automatic updates and keep your antivirus programs up to date

                                                    to insure happy computing.