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Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT) helps keep Windows computers free from prevalent malware. MSRT finds and removes threats and reverses the changes made by these threats. MSRT is generally released monthly as part of Windows Update or as a standalone tool available here for download.
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The Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT) helps remove malicious software from computers that are running any of the following operating systems:
•Windows 10
•Windows Server 2019
•Windows Server 2016
•Windows 8.1
•Windows Server 2012 R2
How the MSRT differs from an antivirus product
The MSRT does not replace an antivirus product. It is strictly a post-infection removal tool. Therefore, we strongly recommend that you install and use an up-to-date antivirus product. The MSRT differs from an antivirus product in three important ways: •The tool removes malicious software from an already-infected computer. Antivirus products block malicious software from running on a computer. It is significantly more desirable to block malicious software from running on a computer than to remove it after infection. •The tool removes only specific prevalent malicious software. Specific prevalent malicious software is a small subset of all the malicious software that exists today. •The tool focuses on the detection and removal of active malicious software. Active malicious software is malicious software that is currently running on the computer. The tool cannot remove malicious software that is not running. However, an antivirus product can perform this task.
How to download and run the MSRT
The easiest way to download and run the MSRT is to turn on Automatic Updates. Turning on Automatic Updates guarantees that you receive the tool automatically. If you have Automatic Updates turned on, you have already been receiving new versions of this tool. The tool runs in Quiet mode unless it finds an infection. If you have not been notified of an infection, no malicious software has been found that requires your attention. Enabling automatic updates To turn on Automatic Updates yourself, follow the steps in the following table for the operating system that your computer is running. If your computer is running: Follow these steps: Windows 10 Enabling automatic updates To turn on Automatic Updates yourself, follow the steps in the following table for the operating system that your computer is running. If your computer is running: Follow these steps: Windows 10 Download the MSRT. You must accept the Microsoft Software License Terms. The license terms are only displayed for the first time that you access Automatic Updates. Note After you accept the one-time license terms, you can receive future versions of the MSRT without being logged on to the computer as an administrator.
Q1: Is this tool digitally signed by Microsoft?
A1: Yes.
Q2: What kind of information does the log file contain?
A2: For information about the log file, see Deploy Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool in an enterprise environment.
Q3: Can this tool be redistributed?
A3: Yes. Per the terms of this tool's license terms, the tool can be redistributed. However, make sure that you are redistributing the latest version of the tool.
No MSRT update was released in the following months:
•December 2023
The Microsoft Defender Offline scan will automatically detect and remove or quarantine malware. Learn how to remove malware from your PC. Use Microsoft Defender Antivirus in Windows 10 or Windows 11 to scan your PC for malware, viruses, or other threats.
How to protect against trojans. Use the following free Microsoft software to detect and remove it: Microsoft Defender Antivirus for Windows 10 and Windows 8.1, or Microsoft Security Essentials for previous versions of Windows.
Feb 26, 2018 · In the Windows Defender Security Center, the Quarantined Threats list on the Scan History page corresponds to the Quarantined Items page in the classic UI, and that list will display any items that have actually been quarantined, as well as provide the options to remove or restore any of those items – as we can see in this screenshot:
Mar 2, 2021 · 1. Run Microsoft Defender. First introduced with Windows XP, Microsoft Defender is a free antimalware tool to protect Windows users from viruses, malware, and other spyware. You can use it to help detect and remove the Trojan from your Windows 10 system. Follow the steps below to get started with using Microsoft Defender.
Dec 22, 2022 · Seems you're currently having a Trojan Virus on your device. I will suggest you to run the Windows Defender Offline. Microsoft Defender Offline is a powerful offline scanning tool that runs from a trusted environment, without starting your operating system.
