
Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool checks Windows 11, 10, 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, Windows 7, and Windows Vista computers for and helps remove infections by specific, prevalent malicious software-including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom. The tool is updated monthly and is available for download from the Microsoft website.

It is not a replacement for antivirus software, but rather a complementary tool that helps protect against certain types of malware that may evade traditional antivirus protection. The Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT) is a free security software provided by Microsoft that helps remove malicious software from computers running Windows.
