ComputerWorld - Defensive Computing: What you don't know about the Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool

February 5, 2009
by Michael Horowitz

Microsoft's Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT) is a free program that removes a whole host of the most popular malicious software (malware). Many Windows users have it installed and run it monthly, yet are not aware of its existence. It's a stealth program, when things are functioning normally you don't see it. It is updated silently as part of Windows Update or Microsoft Update. It runs in what the company refers to as "quiet mode", which means it doesn't tell you anything - at least as long as it doesn't find any malware to remove.

This mode of operation is fine for many users, but you can get much more out of the program.

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