Install Malicious Software Removal Tool In XP

Even with the appropriate security measures in plan, there is still the risk that an instance of malware can go undetected by your anti-virus software or even disable it. The Malicious Software Removal Tool is designed for such situations. When the tool is run, it detects and removes any malicious software it finds on your computer.

If you are running Windows XP, there are two ways that you can take advantage of the Malicious Software Removal Tool. The first way is to have Windows Update manage it for you. It will automatically download the Malicious Software Removal Tool once a month as part of your updates. The tool will scan your computer and subsequently delete itself.

The second option is to manually download the tool. The advantage to this is that you can run it more frequently than once a month and at your own leisure.

To manually install the software:

1. Visit the Malicious Software Removal Tool page in the Download Center.
2. Click the Download button.
3. Click Save and navigate to the location where you want to save the file.
4. Locate and double click Windows-KB890830-V1.30.exe.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Once the installation is complete, you can launch the Malicious Software Removal Tools and begin scanning your computer.

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