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.

MSRT can only detect and remove malware that is currently running on your system.The Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool is intended for use with the operating systems that are listed in the 'Applies to' section.

(Microsoft updates and releases the MSRT regularly, as often as every two weeks.) It doesn’t remove all malware from your PC since it only looks for specific threats that are prevalent at the time of release.MSRT is designed to work if your computer has already been infected by malware.Here’s how the MSRT differs from traditional antivirus software.

It will not help you remove spyware from your PC. Unfortunately, the MSRT doesn’t offer active scanning and protection against threats and it isn’t designed to be used in place of robust antivirus software. It can detect and remediate Trojan horses, viruses, and worms. It’s meant to be run if your machine has already been compromised by malware. The Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool is a post-infection malware removal tool that is designed to look for specific prevalent threats and undo the changes they have made to your system. What Is the Microsoft’s Malicious Software Removal Tool?

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