Windows 10: Windows malicious software remover

Discus and support Windows malicious software remover in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; Does Windows malicious software remover running for about 30 minutes on my computer mean that I have downloaded some sort of malware or virus?... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/elonmusk12345_, May 13, 2020.

  1. /U/ELONMUSK12345_
    /u/elonmusk12345_ Win User

    Windows malicious software remover


    Does Windows malicious software remover running for about 30 minutes on my computer mean that I have downloaded some sort of malware or virus?

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    /u/elonmusk12345_, May 13, 2020
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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, May 13, 2020
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  3. AXE0
    axe0 Win User
    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, May 13, 2020
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  4. MARBY REY
    Marby Rey Win User

    Windows malicious software remover

    Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool

    Hi David,

    Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT) helps remove malicious software from computers. To address your concern on how to remove the detected threats, we suggest that you check this
    article
    and follow the section: When the Malicious Software Removal Tool detects malicious software.

    Feel free to ask back any question and let us know how it goes.
     
    Marby Rey, May 13, 2020
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