Windows 10: Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool missing?

Discus and support Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool missing? in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; Until 19-02 Windows 10 ver 1803 updates, Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool used to download as KB890830. It failed today, and when I go to... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by mikethetaxi, Feb 12, 2019.

  1. MIKETHETAXI
    mikethetaxi Win User

    Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool missing?


    Until 19-02 Windows 10 ver 1803 updates, Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool used to download as KB890830. It failed today, and when I go to Microsoft Update Catalogue, it just appears to download an application, rather than the usual 'KB' format to update after restart. I thought the Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool was an automatic facility, rather than one I had to run purposely. Has Microsoft policy on this changed?

    Thanks

    Mike

    :)
     
    mikethetaxi, Feb 12, 2019
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  2. ANTHONY GAL
    Anthony Gal Win User

    malicious software removal tool

    Hi Alex,

    We would like to know more about the issue by answering the following questions below:

    • Have you tried to uninstall and reinstall Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool?
    • What is the last action taken before this issue happens?

    We suggest that you check this link for more details regarding your issue:
    The Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT) helps remove specific, prevalent malicious software from computers that are running supported versions of Windows.

    We look forward to your response.
     
    Anthony Gal, Feb 12, 2019
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  3. JSSSSSSSSS
    Jsssssssss Win User
    downloadable Malicious software removal tool

    > downloadable Malicious software removal tool


    > where does MS hide their downloadable Malicious software removal tool on this site?


    The Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT) is not "built into Windows 10".

    "Microsoft generally delivers MSRT with Windows Update the second Tuesday of the month. The standalone version available on this* page is delivered at the same time.
    "

    *See here:
    https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/malicious-software-removal-tool-details.aspx

    For advanced information,
    read KB890830 at support.microsoft.com    .

    Suggestion to also read:
    https://www.windowsphoneinfo.com/threads/malicious-software-removal-tool-in-windows.9015/
     
    Jsssssssss, Feb 12, 2019
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  4. AXE0
    axe0 Win User

    Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool missing?

    KB890830 Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool 5.48 - May 2017


    Hi D4ni3l,

    It is not a tool like protection software, it scans and removes malware but nothing more.

    These are the different key ways from which the tool differs in comparison with protection software
    From Malicious Software Removal Tool in Windows Windows 10 Security System Tutorials
     
    axe0, Feb 12, 2019
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