Re: Malicious Software Removal Tool
From: Taurarian (taurarianREMOVECAPS_at_hotmail.com)
Date: 01/13/05
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Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2005 16:06:22 +1100
Malicious software removal tool:
Not intended to be a substitute for your anti virus software.
http://www.microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.mspx
If installed via Windows Update, the tool runs in silent mode.
Locate the file named MRT.LOG in the ..\Windows\Debug folder.
This file has the report of the scan.
It is an Internet worm tool that searches for the following...
Win32/Berbew
Win32/Doomjuice
Win32/Gaobot
Win32/Msblast
Win32/Mydoom
Win32/Nachi
Win32/Sasser
Win32/Zindos
ONLY for; Win2K, WinXP and Win2003 Server.
Quote “Microsoft will release an updated version of this tool on the second Tuesday
of each month. New versions will be made available through this Web page, Windows
Update, and the Microsoft Download Center”
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=890830
The Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool helps remove specific,
prevalent malicious software from computers that are running Windows Server 2003,
Windows XP, or Windows 2000
"Terry" <Terry@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:33F5F0E8-B1C4-4274-BEEE-A8B3228D3AD1@microsoft.com...
> What is the Malicious Software Removal Tool
>
> I have recently had an auto update windows xp which when completed informed
> me that the Malicious Software Removal Tool had been installed successfully.
>
> What is it and how do i use it?
> --
> Terry
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