Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool 5.90.18227.1

This tool examines your PC for infection by specific, widespread malicious software (including Sasser, Blaster, and Mydoom) and helps to delete the infection if it is discovered.

The Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool checks Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8 and Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 PCs for and assists delete infections by specific, prevalent malicious software - including Sasser, Blaster, and Mydoom. When the discovery and removal job is done, the tool shows a report detailing the outcome, containing which, if any, malicious programs was detected and deleted.

This program is not a substitute for an antivirus product. To help secure your PC, you should use an antivirus.

In order to benefit from the recent versions automatically as soon as they are available for all users, you will have to set the Automatic Updates option to Automatic. The variant of this program delivered by Microsoft Windows Update runs on your PC once a month, in the background.