Vista - Malicious Software Removal Tool

You're welcome Jaffa.

Shawn

This post (and the whole tutorial section for that matter) was very useful, thank you for having such useful info on this site!!

You're welcome Jeddess.

Thank you,
Shawn

Hi Shawn, does the MRT really works?

Hello Dinesh.

I never was in a situation where I needed to use it, but I would image that it could be handy if you picked up some form of malware that it can clean from your system for you.

yeah you are right.
lets keep it as a precautionary method . . . just in case

Nice.. Your forums are really useful.. It does help me a lot.. :]

G'Day dinesh,

Yes it does work. In Jul 08 I had cause to seek Windows Live OneCare Support. Before entering a 'Shared session' with the WLOC Techs., they had me first run a Quick Scan [which came up clean], and then secondly, a FULL MSRT SCAN. We were in phone contact, and because the Full Scan takes about 6 hours to complete, an arrangement was made for them to call back later. At re-connection, the Shared Session was initiated, and the results of the Full MSRT Scan were produced.

A variant of a Java Script Virus was found and quarantined on two file threads on my D/Drive. A few moments later, these were deleted and gone forever. I've had no further problems since, and the MSRT does it's thing, silently each month.

As a general comment, I must add that the 'clean-up' if anything is discovered in the MSRT scan, is a clear and easy procedure to follow.

thanks for this infor guys I created a shortcut in my desktop

You're welcome Dylana.