Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool (KB890830) [Archive]

{I}{K}{E}

01-11-2005, 09:08 PM

This tool will help to remove specific, prevalent malicious software from infected systems. Because computers can appear to function normally when infected, Microsoft advises you to run this tool even if your computer seems to be fine. In addition to using this tool, you should use an up-to-date antivirus product to help protect your computer from other malicious software. For more information, see Protect Your PC.

A new version of this tool is released on the second Tuesday of every month. These new versions will be available from the Microsoft Download Center and from Windows Update / Automatic Updates. An online version of the tool is also available. It is recommended that Windows XP users use Windows Update / Automatic Updates to download the tool. If you are using any other version of Windows for which this tool is supported, please download the tool from this page or run the online version of the tool at least once a month to ensure that you are using the latest version of this software.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=ad724ae0-e72d-4f54-9ab3-75b8eb148356&DisplayLang=en

4play

01-11-2005, 10:39 PM

this thing is only 256k big. ideal for sticking on a floppy for other people to clean the crap off their systems.

microsoft are actually putting some effort into cleaning up their users systems.

keyser_soze

01-11-2005, 11:08 PM

I never found anything but still a good idea from microsoft. :cool:

Samurai

01-11-2005, 11:18 PM

Thanks IKE

tesco

01-11-2005, 11:22 PM

Found nothing. :01:

100%

01-12-2005, 12:18 AM

One question...
is it better than adaware, spybot, spysweeper?
or
is it simply "another" addon security program we endlessly add on to our systems

I feel no urge traitorize those that have "Freely" helped me in the past.

thing is..when a Moderator of a Tech forum Promotes a software of this kind, i feel compelled to comply however i am not compelled as of yet...

awaiting results

Money Fist

01-12-2005, 12:31 AM

thanks for bringin this to my attention

Rick Phlegm

01-12-2005, 12:58 AM

It's probably better at detecting worms than spyware etc.

Sounds a bit like McAfee's Stinger.

fkdup74

01-12-2005, 01:02 AM

thing is..when a Moderator of a Tech forum Promotes a software of this kind,

ermmm.....i wouldnt say "promote"
more like an FYI
"promote" sounds too much like "endorse"
{I}{K}{E}'s just bein a little helpful is all
(to make up for his h4r5hn33s with teh delete button) :lol: :01: :P

peat moss

01-12-2005, 01:41 AM

It's probably better at detecting worms than spyware etc.

Sounds a bit like McAfee's Stinger.

Ya that stinger fits on a floppy aswell . Thanks IKE , another tool for my little black bag . :)

tesco

01-12-2005, 01:46 AM

One question...
is it better than adaware, spybot, spysweeper?
or
is it simply "another" addon security program we endlessly add on to our systems

I feel no urge traitorize those that have "Freely" helped me in the past.

thing is..when a Moderator of a Tech forum Promotes a software of this kind, i feel compelled to comply however i am not compelled as of yet...

awaiting results
just a crappy little program.
a trojan hunter or virus scanner would be wayyy better.