The Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool checks computers running 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. 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.

Microsoft releases an updated version of this tool on the second Tuesday of each month. New versions are available through this Web page, Windows Update, and the Microsoft Download Center

View: Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool 1.5 Hompage
Download: Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool 1.5

We must ask you to please refrain from posting links, or even hints as to where to obtain this release. We warn you - immediate action will be taken on anyone who disregards our request. Thank you.


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(1 reply) Quote this comment Reply to this comment #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?
Quote this comment #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
(2 replies) Quote this comment Reply to this comment #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.
Quote this comment #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.
Quote this comment #2.2 Posted by k22 on 14 Jun 2005 - 16:17
You are confusing this with Microsoft Antispyware

http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx

The malicious software tool only removes like 4 or 5 of the most prevalent viruses.
Quote this comment Reply to this comment #3 Posted by Ficman on 14 Jun 2005 - 15:22
Cool thanks for the update...
(1 reply) Quote this comment Reply to this comment #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...
Quote this comment #4.1 Posted by keratosis on 14 Jun 2005 - 20:59
It activates itself when installed. If it finds nothing it deleats itself.
That way you are forced to download an updated version everytime.
Quote this comment Reply to this comment #5 Posted by smashguy on 14 Jun 2005 - 18:28
Thanks, but no infected were found on my pc.
(1 reply) Quote this comment Reply to this comment #6 Posted by Staind on 15 Jun 2005 - 07:06
How to use this which is auto updated by windows?
Quote this comment #6.1 Posted by keratosis on 15 Jun 2005 - 07:34
It runs itself,then uninstalls if it finds nothing.
Quote this comment Reply to this comment #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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