Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - MRT.EXE
MRT.EXE is the executable file for the Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool. You’ll find this file on every computer running the Windows operating system. Microsoft designed the Malicious Software Removal Tool to occasionally scan your computer for popular malware, viruses, and worms.
By default, the Malicious Software Removal Tool hibernates in the background and only runs once a month. You can also manually use the tool to run a Quick scan, Full scan, or Customized scan of your computer.
If the tool detects any infection, it removes it immediately and creates a report containing the number of files scanned, files infected, and files removed.
Winkey+X>Run>enter mrt.exe>OK>Panel click YES>mrt panel>Next>Quick scan>Next>scan starts
Takes 2-3 minutes on my PC.
By default, the Malicious Software Removal Tool hibernates in the background and only runs once a month. You can also manually use the tool to run a Quick scan, Full scan, or Customized scan of your computer.
If the tool detects any infection, it removes it immediately and creates a report containing the number of files scanned, files infected, and files removed.
Winkey+X>Run>enter mrt.exe>OK>Panel click YES>mrt panel>Next>Quick scan>Next>scan starts
Takes 2-3 minutes on my PC.
