Vista - Windows defender V windows malicious software removal tool

**carl424** · 09-26-2009

I just wondered what the difference is between windows defender and the windows malicious software removal tool.

I know defender has alot of other features, but as for the Malicious software do they both do the same thing.....

**JMH** · 09-26-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by carl424

I just wondered what the difference is between windows defender and the windows malicious software removal tool.

I know defender has alot of other features, but as for the Malicious software do they both do the same thing.....

Hello carl424 & welcome to Vista Forums.
The Malicious Software Removal Tool detects and removes high-profile viruses including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom etc.
This is not a real-time tool but rather an application you run periodically.

Windows Defender detects and removes spyware. It is software that helps protect your computer against pop-ups, slow performance, and security threats caused by spyware and other unwanted software. It features Real-Time Protection, a monitoring system that recommends actions against spyware when it's detected, minimizes interruptions, and helps you stay productive.

Hope that helps you.

**carl424** · 09-26-2009

Thats great thanks for pointing out the difference

Quote:

This is not a real-time tool but rather an application you run periodically. .

I haven't read about it, but i sometimes run it manually , does this run on a schedule automatically (ie) once a week...or something.

So it won't actually find anything unless you run it, or its being run on a schedule

**JMH** · 09-26-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by carl424

Thats great thanks for pointing out the difference

Quote:

This is not a real-time tool but rather an application you run periodically. .

I haven't read about it, but i sometimes run it manually , does this run on a schedule automatically (ie) once a week...or something.

So it won't actually find anything unless you run it, or its being run on a schedule

Hello carl424 again,
Re the Win. Malicious Software Removal Tool. - It is not a replacement for an anti-virus product. To help protect your computer, you should use an anti-virus product.
No it can't be scheduled to run automatically.

BTW, What Anti Virus program are you running?

**carl424** · 09-27-2009

Hello JMH..

Quote:

BTW, What Anti Virus program are you running?

Yes i do use Avast 4.8 home edition (free) its pritty good

Quote:

No it can't be scheduled to run automatically

Like i said i do run it now and then.
So lets just see if i have got this right.

It gets installed "via" automatic updates once a month.
But it runs automatically in the backgroung, but this is where i get a little confused.
Is it always running in the background, or does it just run its self once when it gets installed , and then you can run it manually if you want.

And its not on a scheduale

**JMH** · 09-27-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by carl424

Hello JMH..

Quote:

BTW, What Anti Virus program are you running?

Yes i do use Avast 4.8 home edition (free) its pritty good

Quote:

No it can't be scheduled to run automatically

Like i said i do run it now and then.
So lets just see if i have got this right.

It gets installed "via" automatic updates once a month.
But it runs automatically in the backgroung, but this is where i get a little confused.
Is it always running in the background, or does it just run its self once when it gets installed , and then you can run it manually if you want.

And its not on a scheduale

Re the Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool.
To clarify -
No it doesn't always run in the background. It is a once off via Windows Updates.[The version of this tool delivered by Windows Update runs on your computer once a month, in the background.]
Yes you can run it manually, as a second opinion, whenever you want.

**zigzag3143** · 09-27-2009

JMH

Another sterling post.

**JMH** · 09-28-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by zigzag3143

JMH

Another sterling post.

Thank you zigzag3143.

**carl424** · 09-28-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by JMH;1146169
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Re the Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool.[/I]
To clarify -
No it doesn't always run in the background. It is a once off via Windows Updates.[The version of this tool delivered by Windows Update runs on your computer once a month, in the background.]
Yes you can run it manually, as a second opinion, whenever you want.

ARR got it now JMH , yes understand it now, all cleared up..

Thanks for your help JMH....

**JMH** · 09-28-2009

My pleasure carl424,
If you ever have more questions, you know where to find us.

Safe surfing.

09-26-2009	#1 (permalink)
carl424 vista home premuim 32bit 58 posts	Windows defender V windows malicious software removal tool I just wondered what the difference is between windows defender and the windows malicious software removal tool. I know defender has alot of other features, but as for the Malicious software do they both do the same thing.....
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09-26-2009	#2 (permalink)
JMH Vista Ultimate 64-bit, SP2 2,067 posts	Re: Windows defender V windows malicious software removal tool Quote: Originally Posted by carl424 I just wondered what the difference is between windows defender and the windows malicious software removal tool. I know defender has alot of other features, but as for the Malicious software do they both do the same thing..... Hello carl424 & welcome to Vista Forums. The Malicious Software Removal Tool detects and removes high-profile viruses including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom etc. This is not a real-time tool but rather an application you run periodically. Windows Defender detects and removes spyware. It is software that helps protect your computer against pop-ups, slow performance, and security threats caused by spyware and other unwanted software. It features Real-Time Protection, a monitoring system that recommends actions against spyware when it's detected, minimizes interruptions, and helps you stay productive. Hope that helps you.
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09-26-2009	#3 (permalink)
carl424 vista home premuim 32bit 58 posts	Re: Windows defender V windows malicious software removal tool Thats great thanks for pointing out the difference Quote: This is not a real-time tool but rather an application you run periodically. . I haven't read about it, but i sometimes run it manually , does this run on a schedule automatically (ie) once a week...or something. So it won't actually find anything unless you run it, or its being run on a schedule
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09-26-2009	#4 (permalink)
JMH Vista Ultimate 64-bit, SP2 2,067 posts	Re: Windows defender V windows malicious software removal tool Quote: Originally Posted by carl424 Thats great thanks for pointing out the difference Quote: This is not a real-time tool but rather an application you run periodically. . I haven't read about it, but i sometimes run it manually , does this run on a schedule automatically (ie) once a week...or something. So it won't actually find anything unless you run it, or its being run on a schedule Hello carl424 again, Re the Win. Malicious Software Removal Tool. - It is not a replacement for an anti-virus product.* To help protect your computer, you should use an anti-virus product.* No it can't be scheduled to run automatically. BTW, What Anti Virus program are you running?
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09-27-2009	#5 (permalink)
carl424 vista home premuim 32bit 58 posts	Re: Windows defender V windows malicious software removal tool Hello JMH.. Quote: BTW, What Anti Virus program are you running? Yes i do use Avast 4.8 home edition (free) its pritty good Quote: No it can't be scheduled to run automatically Like i said i do run it now and then. So lets just see if i have got this right. It gets installed "via" automatic updates once a month. But it runs automatically in the backgroung, but this is where i get a little confused. Is it always running in the background, or does it just run its self once when it gets installed , and then you can run it manually if you want. And its not on a scheduale
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09-27-2009	#6 (permalink)
JMH Vista Ultimate 64-bit, SP2 2,067 posts	Re: Windows defender V windows malicious software removal tool Quote: Originally Posted by carl424 Hello JMH.. Quote: BTW, What Anti Virus program are you running? Yes i do use Avast 4.8 home edition (free) its pritty good Quote: No it can't be scheduled to run automatically Like i said i do run it now and then. So lets just see if i have got this right. It gets installed "via" automatic updates once a month. But it runs automatically in the backgroung, but this is where i get a little confused. Is it always running in the background, or does it just run its self once when it gets installed , and then you can run it manually if you want. And its not on a scheduale Re the Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool. To clarify - No it doesn't always run in the background. It is a once off via Windows Updates.[The version of this tool delivered by Windows Update runs on your computer once a month, in the background.] Yes you can run it manually, as a second opinion, whenever you want. Last edited by JMH; 09-27-2009 at 03:28 AM.. Reason: Added more.
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09-27-2009	#7 (permalink)
zigzag3143 Vista 32 win 7 7600 32 bit 2,281 posts	Re: Windows defender V windows malicious software removal tool JMH Another sterling post.
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09-28-2009	#8 (permalink)
JMH Vista Ultimate 64-bit, SP2 2,067 posts	Re: Windows defender V windows malicious software removal tool Quote: Originally Posted by zigzag3143 JMH Another sterling post. Thank you zigzag3143.
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09-28-2009	#9 (permalink)
carl424 vista home premuim 32bit 58 posts	Re: Windows defender V windows malicious software removal tool Quote: Originally Posted by JMH;1146169 [I Re the Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool.[/I] To clarify - No it doesn't always run in the background. It is a once off via Windows Updates.[The version of this tool delivered by Windows Update runs on your computer once a month, in the background.] Yes you can run it manually, as a second opinion, whenever you want. ARR got it now JMH , yes understand it now, all cleared up.. Thanks for your help JMH....
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09-28-2009	#10 (permalink)
JMH Vista Ultimate 64-bit, SP2 2,067 posts	Re: Windows defender V windows malicious software removal tool My pleasure carl424, If you ever have more questions, you know where to find us. Safe surfing.
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