FREE Malicious Software Removal Tool from Microsoft
Microsoft has released A FREE security tool. This tool checks your computer for infection by specific, prevalent malicious software (including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom) and helps to remove the infection if it is found. And according to Microsoft it will be updated on a monthly basis to reflect recent malicious software information.
Available as both and Online Tool and Download.
Most people have no idea they are infected and because computers can appear to function normally when infected, Microsoft advises you to run this tool even if your computer seems to be fine.
Important Note:
You should also use up-to-date antivirus software to help protect your computer from other malicious software.
Malicious Software Remove Tool Download
According to Microsoft a new version of this tool will be released on the second Tuesday of every month. These new versions will be available from the Microsoft Download Center—this page—as well as from Windows Update / Automatic Updates.
Also, An online version of the tool is also available.
Screen Shot of Online Tool Results Page
Note For XP Users:
Windows XP users may get the latest version through Windows Update. To have the newest versions automatically delivered and installed as soon as they are released, set the Automatic Updates feature to Automatic.
The version of this tool delivered by Windows Update runs in the background and then deletes itself.
If you would like to run this tool more than once a month, use the online version or install the version that is available in the Download Center.
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