Malicious Software Removal Tool

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Dave \Crash\ Dummy

I downloaded and installed Malicious Software Removal Tool yesterday,
along with all the other monthly updates, but I can't find it! It is
shown in my update history, but a search for the file comes up empty. Is
it just run once during installation then discarded? I know I can
download it again from MS if I want to run it, but this is disturbing.
 
S

Steel

I downloaded and installed Malicious Software Removal Tool yesterday,
along with all the other monthly updates, but I can't find it! It is
shown in my update history, but a search for the file comes up empty. Is
it just run once during installation then discarded? I know I can
download it again from MS if I want to run it, but this is disturbing.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/891716

From what I understand, you can run it manually.
 
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gaspin

I downloaded and installed Malicious Software Removal Tool yesterday,
along with all the other monthly updates, but I can't find it! It is
shown in my update history, but a search for the file comes up empty. Is
it just run once during installation then discarded? I know I can
download it again from MS if I want to run it, but this is disturbing.
The executable file is MRT.exe and is located in the Windows\System32
folder. Search for it and just run it. The choices are self-explanatory.
The file is replaced monthly when running windows update. HTH.
 
D

Dave \Crash\ Dummy

The executable file is MRT.exe and is located in the Windows\System32
folder. Search for it and just run it. The choices are self-explanatory.
The file is replaced monthly when running windows update. HTH.
Thank you.
 
P

Peter Foldes

Dave

You will find it here as per below. Either run it from that location or create a
shortcut to the Desktop or anywhere you desire.
When you download it runs a Quick scan but you can run a Full scan manually

Windows\System32\MRT.exe

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