Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool 1.5
Posted by Daylene on 14 June 2005 - 14:19 · 12 comments & 1528 views
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#1 Posted by ngoducthang on 14 Jun 2005 - 14:42
- does anyone even use this? and what good is this if i'm using avast antivirus and ad-aware and spybot S&D?
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#1.1 Posted by shao on 14 Jun 2005 - 15:34
- compared to a full featured AV or AS program this isn't much good. but if you're getting auto updates, or visiting the microsoft update site there really is no reason not to run it... just in case
edit: list of 'families cleaned' - http://www.microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/families.mspx
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#2 Posted by eNuffSaid on 14 Jun 2005 - 15:11
- Well, supposedly, this tool does an excellent job of removing spyware. From what I hear its better than SpyBot or Ad-Aware.
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#2.1 Posted by chicken-royal on 14 Jun 2005 - 15:17
- I've been using it since it was released, it hasn't had to remove anything, but I run it weekly (along with Ad-Aware/Spybot/Anti-Virus scans) just to make sure my PC is free of nasties.

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#3 Posted by Ficman on 14 Jun 2005 - 15:22
- Cool thanks for the update...
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#4 Posted by tmeg on 14 Jun 2005 - 18:23
- How can I start this tool?? I noticed it getting installed with Windows Update, but never found a corresponding start menu icon...
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#5 Posted by smashguy on 14 Jun 2005 - 18:28
- Thanks, but no infected were found on my pc.

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#6 Posted by Staind on 15 Jun 2005 - 07:06
- How to use this which is auto updated by windows?
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#7 Posted by cork1958 on 16 Jun 2005 - 01:50
- Just about a total waste of time to download even. Wouldn't even help out a nOOb who's stuff was half to totally infected.
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