About msrt
MSRT, the Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool, finds and removes prevalent malicious software and reverses changes made by those threats. Its stated task is focused removal of common malicious software from Windows computers, including addressing changes left behind by detected threats. The available description does not identify which threats are covered, how detection is performed, or how often its threat information is updated. MSRT is described as a removal tool for prevalent malware, not as a full-featured general-purpose security suite. The set of threats it can address is limited to those supported by the tool’s detection capabilities. Threat coverage is specific.
Categories
Platforms
Website & Downloads
Trusted package or store listing
Related software
- 0patch Agent — 0patch Agent is a security utility for applying micropatches to vulnerabilities in many programs.
- 3va — 3va is a JavaScript and TypeScript runtime built on the V8 engine.
- A1RunGuard — A1RunGuard is a Windows process firewall for controlling which programs can run.
- AES Crypt — AES Crypt is file-encryption software for Windows that integrates with the desktop and also includes a command-line program.
- Actifile Agent — Actifile Agent is an endpoint tool connected to a software platform for discovering, monitoring, and protecting sensitive data.
- Active Directory Rights Management Services Client 2.1 — Active Directory Rights Management Services Client helps protect access to and use of information handled by compatible applications.
