Windows update malicious software removal tool,

[magpienja]

Had a reminder that there was a windows update to down load today one of those Windows update malicious software removal tools,

I downloaded it but I dont know where it downloaded to, maybe its automatic in its operation, anybody tell me if there's something I need to do with it once I have downloaded it.

Nick.

[Guest 112233]

Running MRT

Its simple when you know how. Just click Start, Run and in the open: box type MRT and press enter.

That's for XP if you are using Win 7 or Vista it may be a bit different.

CAT III

[jimtherev]

Depends what version of Windows perhaps, but this sort of route should work for the last few:
Open control panel, open Windows updates, find the link to windows update history, et voila! you have the complete list.

As to what each does, well, that's another matter entirely!

[PoloJamie]

Invoking MSRT from run by using "mrt" also works on Windows Vista and 7

Make sure you have real time anti virus software and a good firewall as well.

[Gertrude the Wombat]

I downloaded it but I dont know where it downloaded to, maybe its automatic in its operation, anybody tell me if there's something I need to do with it once I have downloaded it.

It's automatic. If it finds anything it'll tell you; if it doesn't find anything it'll just run invisibly and then stop.

You can also run it explicitly from the Microsoft web site if you really want to.

[magpienja]

Thank you guys all sorted.

Nick.