This tool works in a complementary manner with existing antimalware solutions and can be used on most current Windows versions (see Properties section).
For comprehensive malware detection and removal, consider using Microsoft Safety Scanner.
Use this tool to find and remove specific prevalent threats and reverse the changes they have made ( see covered threats). Microsoft generally releases Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT) monthly as part of Windows Update or as the standalone tool. These unsupported operating systems include all versions and editions of embedded operating systems. Operating systems that are not included in the list were not tested and therefore are not supported.
If the operating system language is not supported, MSRT uses United States English (en-us).The Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool is intended for use with the operating systems that are listed in the "Applies to" section. To learn more about the latest MSRT detections, read the posts about MSRT in the Microsoft Malware Protection Center blog. Data collected during errors and detectionsįor detailed information about deploying MSRT, IT administrators can read KB891716.Release information, including the complete list of covered malware families.Visit this KB entry for more information about: This KB entry contains information about MSRT and provides links to related topics. Information for IT administrators and advanced users (KB890830)įor advanced information, read KB890830 at. It also generates the following log file: The standalone version available on this page is delivered at the same time.Īfter the standalone version of MSRT scans the computer and removes threats, it displays a report that lists the threats. Microsoft generally delivers MSRT with Windows Update the second Tuesday of the month. If you would like to run MSRT on demand, run the standalone version. The integrated version automatically runs in the background. For comprehensive malware detection and removal, consider using Microsoft Safety Scanner.Įnable automatic updates to regularly get MSRT with Windows Update. MSRT targets prevalent malware families only. This tool does not replace full-fledged antimalware such as Windows Defender Antivirus. To complement your antimalware product.If you suspect an infection from prevalent malware families ( see covered threats).Windows Update automatically downloads and runs MSRT in the background. If you have automatic updates for Windows turned off.
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