Windows 10: Windows not updating 2025-01 or Malicious Software Removal

Visiting my in laws for the week and trying to get their Dell Inspiron 3480 AIO over to Windows 11. Currently running Windows 10 Home 22H2 build 19045.5371.After running Windows Update, I’m left with ‘Error encountered’ message that references code 0x80070006. Before it rolls to this message, I am able to see it say ‘Download error - 0x80070006’ on the below items:2025-01 Cumulative Update Preview for .NET Framework 3.5, 4.8 and 4.8.1 for Windows 10 Version 22H2 for x64 KB5050593Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool x64 - v5.132 KB890830I was trying to get everything current before tryin

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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.

 

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.
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*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.tenforums.com/tutorials/6027-malicious-software-removal-tool-windows.html

 

February malicious software removal tool not included with other automatic updates

Thank you for keeping us updated. With regards to your concern about
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool x64 - February 2018 (KB890830), it's a tool that running on your computer to remove a malicious programs. For additional information, here's the article about this update:

• Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool x64 - February 2018 (KB890830)
• Remove specific prevalent malware with Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool

If you need further clarification, feel free to post back.