Microsoft To Release Virus Removal Tool Today
Posted by Tom Warren on 11 January 2005 - 13:12 · 48 comments & 8232 views
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#1 Posted by nw_raptor on 11 Jan 2005 - 13:17
- the "Microsoft's Malware Removal Site" link points me to:
QUOTE We’re sorry, but we were unable to service your request. You may wish to choose from the links below for information about Microsoft products and services. -
#1.1 Posted by creamhackered on 11 Jan 2005 - 13:19
- That's cause it's not live yet
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#1.2 Posted by nw_raptor on 11 Jan 2005 - 13:23
- now the question is... how would you know what the link is, if it's not live yet
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#1.4 Posted by finlogo on 11 Jan 2005 - 16:45
- Interesting, lets see when the link will become alive...
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#2 Posted by leesmithg on 11 Jan 2005 - 13:18
- Wish M$ would hurry up and release it.
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#3 Posted by Redfox Mcbeth on 11 Jan 2005 - 13:19
- Finally!
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#4 Posted by MvT Cracker on 11 Jan 2005 - 13:20
- "We’re sorry, but we were unable to service your request. You may wish to choose from the links below for information about Microsoft products and services."
hurry i can't wait (have school)
Last edited by 64875 on 11 Jan 2005 - 13:25
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#5 Posted by maulia on 11 Jan 2005 - 13:25
- Is this something like a Norton Antivirus/Nod32/Kapersky, etc, etc? (basically an antivirus software)
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#5.1 Posted by DjmUK on 11 Jan 2005 - 13:34
- Precisely, which is why I'm sticking to Norton AntiVirus - it does the job just nicely.
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#5.2 Posted by MvT Cracker on 11 Jan 2005 - 13:42
- hopefully I can use microsoft antivirus and norton just like I can use xp forewall and my main firewall
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#5.3 Posted by Devion on 11 Jan 2005 - 13:43
- Yuk norton is a virus in itself! (2000/2003)
It will hog all your resources during a scan. It will not always find a virus. it will "forget about a virus". And its realtime scan is a joke uses up way to much resources and doesnt work. it is the worst software for spyware removal and you gotta pay!
The best IMO (after trying a few) is AVG Free. It finds all viruses that norton didnt. It can heal them! and its realtime works gr8. (although the latest version has its annoucances with outlook) -
#5.4 Posted by Xeron on 11 Jan 2005 - 13:47
- No, this will scan your computer once for a small set of viruses and remove them if found. You still need a proper virus checker.
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#5.5 Posted by MvT Cracker on 11 Jan 2005 - 13:50
- I was working on a system with avg and ran norton 2005 it found over 122 viruses that avg didn't yes the auto protect on regular norton uses way to much resources thats why I use symantec anti virus and scan before I shut down
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#6 Posted by leesmithg on 11 Jan 2005 - 13:26
- Like kiddies waiting for xmas.
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#7 Posted by Ficman on 11 Jan 2005 - 13:31
- This should be interesting...
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#7.1 Posted by MvT Cracker on 11 Jan 2005 - 13:40
- yes it should be interesting
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#8 Posted by nookadum on 11 Jan 2005 - 13:53
- This is what people get excited over? A virus search-and-destroy tool?
I would understand if you guys are actually infected with something you couldn't take out, but this is rediculous. -
#8.1 Posted by MvT Cracker on 11 Jan 2005 - 13:55
- what if we are actually infected with something and don't know it
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#9 Posted by AminoSC on 11 Jan 2005 - 14:00
- I love my NOD32. This will work perfect with it! I feel like my machine is invincible.
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#9.1 Posted by SpinningCPU on 11 Jan 2005 - 14:11
- nothing is unhackable
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#10 Posted by spiritv2 on 11 Jan 2005 - 14:44
- njoy me pretties
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#11 Posted by VikingStorm on 11 Jan 2005 - 16:02
- Hopefully it's a good thorough cleaning program.
(And yes AVs do not really clean your system when it's already infected, or does it extremely poorly. It's more of a perimeter defense.)
Whatever AV you use, I suggest you always occasionally seek a second opinion.
(Everything perhaps save Kaspersky, which still may need a second opinion with a highly heuristic AV like NOD32, DrWeb, MKS, or Norman)
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#12 Posted by indiehead on 11 Jan 2005 - 16:35
- i and most people i know use AVG, and it's never failed yet, actually i know many cases where Norton AV has killed a computer due to it hogging too much.
i mean, why should a virus scanner need 400mb to install?
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#13 Posted by indiehead on 11 Jan 2005 - 16:38
- i can do without the fancy graphics in favour of a smaller footprint on my system.
i mean a virus scanner is supposed to sit there quietly and do it's job while you use the computer for what you bought it for, not to force you to buy a new computer because you need a faster machine to run the virus scanner.
think about it, it doesn't make sense.
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#14 Posted by xpgeek on 11 Jan 2005 - 16:42
- I don't really see the point of this. Its good in a way I guess. If someone comes to me for help removing the Blaster worm or something, just have them use this instead of getting/installing an entire anti-virus program (which they should have anyway). But, if they already do have an anti virus, is this even nessasary?
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#15 Posted by w00t on 11 Jan 2005 - 16:49
- hoorah for avg
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#16 Posted by Cyranthus on 11 Jan 2005 - 17:05
- So is this program any good? Does its job well? Better than any other virus scanner?
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#17 Posted by bangbang023 on 11 Jan 2005 - 17:21
- You people miss the point of this app. It's not to beat out Norton or AVG. Look at the screenshot, they even say you have to use an AV software to protect yourself. This is more similar to something like Stinger by Mcafee. If you have to clean someone's computer, it's easier to remove the virus first then install an AV. This is even easier when the person doesn't have net access.
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#18 Posted by Nelsinho on 11 Jan 2005 - 17:30
- hmm, I always know that this time is coming then it arrive and now!! I can uninstall my old friend free and reliable avg for turn on this new??? I can think more one dozens times before make any change really I'm between the cross and the sword thought
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#19 Posted by dreamthief on 11 Jan 2005 - 17:35
- @Nelsinho
OMG, you totally didn't read what bangbang023 posted. geesh.
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#20 Posted by jameseuk on 11 Jan 2005 - 18:09
- this isnt that new,its just a piece of software that groups various tools together,
Mydoom & Doomjuice checker already exists here:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/incident/mydoom.mspx
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#21 Posted by jameseuk on 11 Jan 2005 - 18:16
- new download gone live,see link at top of the page
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#22 Posted by leesmithg on 11 Jan 2005 - 18:47
- Is that it?
Talk about after the Lord Mayor's show
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#23 Posted by tmf2 on 12 Jan 2005 - 00:52
- I would not use anything but KAV, and think other AV programs
are 2nd rate ......AVG is not bad though......... so as you see this is pretty subjective. -
#23.1 Posted by ev0| on 12 Jan 2005 - 16:14
- obviously, if you think AVG is any good you don't have a clue
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#24 Posted by XeoVision on 12 Jan 2005 - 14:40
- so this is like a virus scanner? i use Kaspersky.. anyone find Microsoft Virus Removal useful?
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#25 Posted by JoeKiller on 12 Jan 2005 - 14:47
- I was curious if this program does anything that the antispyware program doesn't. Does anyone know?
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#26 Posted by Colin-uk on 12 Jan 2005 - 18:14
QUOTE Microsoft's new tool named "Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool"
How original
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#27 Posted by jameseuk on 12 Jan 2005 - 19:37
- tis on WU now
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#28 Posted by xenon_2000 on 13 Jan 2005 - 08:05
- Forgive me if I missed something,but I installed this program but can't find how to run it...is there an icon somewhere for it?
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#28.1 Posted by SquareSoft0 on 13 Jan 2005 - 12:06
- If you get it from Windows Update it just does its thing and that's it. Otherwise there is no "install," it just checks and ends. It's only a simple tool to get the most common virii from idiots too lazy to use real antivirus apps.
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#29 Posted by rcloud on 18 Jan 2005 - 10:32
- i think it's useless
Microsoft's new tool named "Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool" is an extension of the previous tools that Microsoft have released. Over the past year or two Microsoft have released removal tools for viruses such as Blaster. Like McAfees Stinger tool Microsoft's tool will scan a system for viruses and will remove them in one foul swoop. The company plans to update the tool monthly on the same day (second Tuesday) as Microsoft delivers security updates.
The first version to be released today will be able to remove Blaster, Sasser, MyDoom, DoomJuice, Zindos, Berweb (also known as Download.Ject), Gailbot and Nachi viruses / worms. The tool will be available from the Microsoft Download Center, through Auto-update/Windows Update and as an ActiveX control from here
Microsoft told us that the company is "aware of new public reports of an exploit that takes advantage of two previously reported vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer. Microsoft is currently working on an update to address these vulnerabilities. Customers who have followed our Safe Browsing guidance (http://www.microsoft.com/security/incident...t/settings.mspx) and have set their Internet Security zone settings to high are not impacted by this vulnerability. Enterprise administrators who have restricted access to the "startup" folder on their network client computers are at a reduced risk from this vulnerability. We continue to encourage customers to review and install Windows XP SP2 by turning on Automatic Update. Automatic Update is simple to turn on in Windows XP: Visit www.microsoft.com/protect.
In addition, customers should follow our Protect Your PC guidance of enabling a firewall, getting software updates and installing anti-virus software. Customers can learn more about these steps at www.microsoft.com/protect. Customers who believe they may have been affected can contact Product Support Services. You can contact Product Support Services in North America for help with security update issues or viruses at no charge using the PC Safety line (1866-PCSAFETY) and customers outside of North America can locate the number for no-charge virus support by visiting www.support.microsoft.com/security."
When asked about the apparent lack of speed with regard to the patch, Microsoft told us "that Security response requires a balance between time and testing, thus Microsoft will only release an update - when warranted - that is as well engineered and as thoroughly tested as possible - whether that is a day, week, month or longer. In security response, an incomplete security update can be worse than none at all if it only serves to alert malicious hackers to a new issue."