Rating 4/5

Microsoft MSRT 5.18

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Microsoft MSRT (Malicious Software Removal Tool) is a small portable application from Microsft with an uncanny name that provides on demand tools for scanning and removing harmful malware and viruses from computer. On demand means that the program does not provide real time protection and is merely a standalone complementary package to your existing PC protection. It has a simple and straightforward interface that requires least interaction. It can scan the computer in triple scanning modes and remove any infections found, while producing and saving an avtivities log in your local directory.

Features

- Malicious software removal tool from Microsoft.
- On demand portable standalone application.
- Triple scanning modes; quick, full and custom.
- Save logs of virus detection and removal activity.
- Supports all Windows operating system versions.
- Straightforward interface with minimal interaction.

Shortcomings

- Closed source code.

System Requirements

- 1500 MHz central processing unit.
- 256 Mb RAM memory or more.
- 80 Mb free hard disk space.
- 32 Bit or 64 Bit hardware architecture (x86 or x64).
- Operating system Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8

Homepage: microsoft.com
Developer: Microsoft
Status: Freeware
Paid alternative: Dr.Web CureIt!

Detailed information Microsoft MSRT

Category: Software Security Anti spyware Virus scanners

Supported formats: Not available

Last updated: 12/11/2014 Update History

2014-11-12 19:38:40
2014-07-09 18:17:30
2014-02-12 14:51:36
2014-01-15 13:54:14
2013-11-12 14:39:16

Silent installation switch: Not available

Installable version: Not available

Relationship: Antiviruses, Virus scanners, Data protection, Boot CD