Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool 5.40

The latest release, Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT) 5.40 is available for download. This update includes updated detection and cleaning capabilities for the following malware families: Win32/Prifou, Win32/NightClick, Win32/Suweezy and Win32/Xadupi.

MSRT checks computers running Windows 10, Windows 8/8.1, Windows Server 2012/2012 R2, Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008/2008 R2 computers for and helps remove infections by specific, prevalent malicious software 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.

Download Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool 5.40
The links in this section correspond to files available for this download. Click on the "Download" button to start the download.

Quick Details
Files name:
  • Version 32-bit: Windows-KB890830-V5.40.exe
  • Version 64-bit: Windows-KB890830-x64-V5.40.exe
Version: 5.40
Knowledge Base (KB) Articles: KB890830
Date Published: September 13, 2016
Download Size:
  • version x32: 47.6 MB
  • version x64: 48.3 MB

What's new in Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool 5.40?
Added detection and cleaning capabilities for the following malicious software:
  • BrowserModifier:Win32/Prifou
  • TrojanClicker:Win32/NightClick
  • Trojan:Win32/Suweezy
  • Trojan:Win32/Xadupi

See the list of malicious software cleaned by this tool.

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

References:
Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool
Microsoft Malware Protection Center

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