Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool 5.5 Now Available for Download

Microsoft has released an updated version 5.5 of Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT). 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 5.5?
Added detection and cleaning capabilities for the following malicious software: Foidan and Shiotob

See the list of malicious software cleaned by this tool.

Quick Details
Files name:

• Version 32-bit: Windows-KB890830-V5.5.exe
• Version 64-bit: Windows-KB890830-x64-V5.5.exe

Version: 5.5
Knowledge Base (KB) Articles: KB890830
Date Published: October 9, 2013
Download Size:

• version x32: 20.4 MB
• version x64: 21.2 MB

Download Malicious Software Removal Tool 5.5
The links in this section correspond to files available for this download. Download the files appropriate for you.

• Download Malicious Software Removal Tool

System Requirements:
Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool is designed to run on Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows XP

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

Reference:
Malicious Software Removal Tool