This tip applies to Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8.
If you keep your Windows updated (and you should you know), you have a built-in malware scanner you probably didn’t know you had. Yes, it’s there, buried deep in the inner sanctum of your computer waiting to be commanded into existence by you, dear friend.
If you have kept your Windows updated, then press the Windows Key and the R key to bring up the Run dialog. In the run dialog type MRT and press enter.
You should see this (see screenshot below):
It’s the Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool – and most of you already have it. But it won’t do you much good unless you run it. So, run it and see if it finds anything — and it does, let MRT get rid of it.
It’s not the best tool in the war against malware, but it is another tool you should be using. And since most of you already have it, you should run it a few times a month. You just never know what might be lurking in the innards of your computer.
Microsoft is really good at hiding tools like this. I can’t help to wonder why. Anybody have any ideas?
Nothing malicious, but what an eye opener. Thanks.
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