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Scan for Malware Using the Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal ToolThe Microsoft...

Scan for Malware Using the Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool

The Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool analyzes computers for specific instances of malware infection. In this project, you will download and run the Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool.

1. Open your Web browser and enter the URL www.microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.mspx.

The location of content on the Internet such as this program may change without warning. If you are no longer able to access the program through the preceding URL, then use a search engine and search for “Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool”.

2. Click Skip the details and download the tool.

3. Click Download.

4. Click Save and save the program to the desired location on your local computer.

5. When the download completes, click Run and follow the default installation instructions.

6. When the Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool dialog box appears, click Next.

7. Select Quick scan if necessary.

8. Click Next.

9. Depending on your computer, this scan may take several minutes. Analyze the results of the scan to determine if any malicious software was found in your computer by clicking View detailed results of the scan.

10. If any malicious software was detected, run the scan again and select Full scan.

11. Close all windows.

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