The Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool is a quick and
easy tool to uncover and eliminate malware from your system. Just choose
the type of scan you need - quick (takes a few minutes), full (takes
ages, usually) or custom (scan only the areas you specify) - then leave
the program to check your hard drive for threats, and remove any that it
finds.
While useful, this is no substitute for an antivirus package. The
Malicious Software Removal Tool has no real-time detection features, for
instance, so it can't stop you getting infected in the first place. And
it only checks for some of the most common malware (see the full list
here), currently around 150 specimens in total) - a good antivirus tool
will detect hundreds of thousands of threats.
Still, if you think your PC might be infected by something, but your
current antivirus suite hasn't raised the alarm, then you can always try
the Malicious Software Removal Tool for a quick second opinion (it
won't clash with any existing security tools).
And because the program doesn't require installation, it's ideal for
including on a USB flash drive as a part of your portable
troubleshooting toolkit. Then, if a friend's PC seems to be having virus
troubles, you can pull out the Malicious Software Removal Tool and give
their system a speedy health check.
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