Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool 4.2 available for download

The Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT) checks computers running Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows Server 2003 computers for and helps remove infections by specific, prevalent malicious software-including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom - and helps remove any infection found. When the detection and removal process is complete, the tool displays a report describing the outcome, including which, if any, malicious software was detected and removed.

Microsoft releases an updated version of MSRT on the second Tuesday of each month, and as needed to respond to security incidents. The tool is available from Microsoft Update, Windows Update and the Microsoft Download Center.

What's new in Malicious Software Removal Tool 4.2
Added detection and cleaning capabilities for the following malicious software Carberp, Cridex and Dofoil.

Quick Details
File name:

• version x32: windows-kb890830-v4.2.exe
• version x64: windows-kb890830-x64-v4.2.exe

Version: 4.2
Knowledge Base (KB) Articles: KB890830
Date Published: November 8, 2011
Download Size:

• version x32: 14.4 MB
• version x64: 14.8 MB

Language: English

Download Malicious Software Removal Tool 4.2
To download the Malicious Software Removal Tool 4.2 please click on the appropriate download for your version of Windows:

• Download Malicious software removal tool v4.2 x32
• Download Malicious software removal tool v4.2 x64

System Requirements:
Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool is designed to run on Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista and Windows 7

Note: This tool is not a replacement for an anti-virus product. To help protect your computer, you should use an anti-virus product.

Source: Malicious Software Removal Tool