Author:- Stephen Harrison B.Sc., M.Sc., MBCS, CITP, MInstM
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The Microsoft Malware Removal Tool, or the Malicious Software Removal Tool, as it is also known, is a 'stealth' Malware removal tool that aggressively scans your computer for especially troublesome, suspicious programs.
Malware with exotic names such as Sasser, zBot and Mydoom, with ratings of Severe, means they can cause lots of damage to your computer. They are also very difficult to remove.
'Stealth' removal tools usually eliminate targeted malicious programs from your computer.
The updated Microsoft Malware Removal Tool is released on the second Tuesday of each month, also known as Patch Tuesday.
If Microsoft are alerted to any serious threats they release the updated tool on a more regular basis.
If you have Windows updates switched ON, this tool will download and run silently on your computer, removing any suspect software found.
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A report is also sent to Microsoft to track Malware behaviour.
However, if you have Windows updates switched OFF, or you have recurring problems with Malware, read on.
This tutorial takes you through each step to download and run the Malware removal tool manually. This is a good idea as it could be argued that running the tool once a month is not enough. Listed below is a link to each part of the process.
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To download the correct version of the tool for your computer.
The next step is to set up the tool to run the correct scan for your circumstances.
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The next step is to look at the completed scan report and what to do if malware is found.
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This tool is not an alternative to a good anti Malware program.
The Microsoft Malware Removal Tool is a program written to tackle a very limited number of threats that can cause major damage. This doesn't mean your computer is permanently safe.
It means your computer is free of the Malware it is looking for at this moment in time.
There is also good information on how to avoid rogue security software that can catch you out on the Internet.
Finally, take a look at the Types of Malware page for further details and articles about this important subject.
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