Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool

From software to hardware, breakthough to disaster, it all belongs here!

Moderator: CricketMX Forum Moderators

Post Reply
quicksilver
Helpful Hands
Helpful Hands
Posts: 1926
Joined: Mon Mar 22, 2004 12:12 am

I saw this in my Windows Updates and had to investigate as I,m that sort of person :lol:
This is the list of what it will remove automatically from your machine, the ratings are taken from Microsofts list.
Win32/Berbew , Moderate
Win32/Doomjuice , Low
Win32/Gaobot , Moderate
Win32/MSBlast , Moderate
Win32/Mydoom , Moderate
Win32/Nachi , Moderate
Win32/Sasser , Moderate
Win32/Zindos , Low
Win32/Korgo , Moderate
Win32/Netsky , Moderate
Win32/Randex , Moderate
Win32/Zafi , Moderate
Any malicious software that is not listed in this table is not detected and not removed by the tool. To scan for and remove other malicious software, use an up-to-date antivirus product.
I tracked this page down for those who are interested in the fine print

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=890830

I was worried about it deleting all sorts of stuff but I can rest easy now, and hide that blaster source..lol (just kidding :D )
User avatar
battye
Site Admin
Site Admin
Posts: 14422
Joined: Sun Jan 11, 2004 8:26 am
Location: Australia
Contact:

Thanks Quick, it's good to see one of these out. If only they had it a year ago when I had Blaster :lol:
CricketMX.com in 2022: Still the home of bat's, rat's and other farmyard animals!

"OK, life [as you chose to define it] repeats until there are no more lessons to be learned." - nrnoble (June 12, 2005)
"the new forum looks awesome, it's getting bigger & better" - p2p-sharing-rules (11 Jan, 2008)
"Looks like CMX is not only getting bigger...but, also getting better!!" - moongirl (14 Dec, 2007)
Post Reply