The Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool checks Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows Server 2003 computers for and helps remove infections by specific, prevalent malicious software—including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom. When the detection and removal process is complete, the tool displays a report describing the outcome, including which, if any, malicious software was detected and removed.

This is a good tools. Run this scanner on any computer before you begin your troubleshooting exercise.

scanner at work

Microsoft said that they 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.

Click here to link over to Microsoft Malware Removal Page. Download size 256KB (small).

Virus and Worm Families Cleaned malicious software associated with the following security threats:

Warning: This scanner and removal tool cannot prevent virus infection. It is advised that users to use third party anti-virus scanners (like AVG 7.0) and update to Windows XP SP2 as a defence against viral infection.

KB890830 - Windows Malicious Software Removal Tools

Updated: Feb 2005
Size: 267 KB

After the download, this tool runs once to check your computer for infection by specific, prevalent malicious software (including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom) and automatically helps remove any variants found. After it runs, the tool is deleted from your computer. A new version of the tool will be offered every month. If you want to manually run the tool on your computer, you can download a copy from the Microsoft Download Center or run an online version from microsoft.com. In addition to using this tool, you should use an up-to-date antivirus product to help protect your computer from other malicious software.

4 more viruses can be detected with this update:

More information for this update can be found at microsoft.com/malwareremove

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