[Merged] MS Anti-Spyware/Virus - Page 5

Raistlin · 11-01-2005, 20:34

Hmmm, ok. I used the Windows Update to install (or not) the program.

It obviously ran because it created a log file,but I got no sign of any activity as it did so.

11-01-2005, 20:51

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Originally Posted by Raistlin

Hmmm, ok. I used the Windows Update to install (or not) the program.

It obviously ran because it created a log file,but I got no sign of any activity as it did so.

Doesn't even show up on the Windows Update for 2000, I have to download it manually

11-01-2005, 20:52

According to the MS site, it don't work on Win 2000.

Paul K · 13-01-2005, 14:59

Looks like the Malware removal tool (remember folks, it removes an amazing 8 pieces of malware

Wooooo!) has arleady had a few hiccups..
I would quote the entire article but it's got a long list of error messages

KB 891717

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You receive an error when you run the Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool
INTRODUCTION
After you run the Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool, you receive a message that states that errors were found during the scan, and you are directed to this article for more information.

Note Some of these errors are informational messages or minor issues and may not require additional action.

For general information regarding this tool, see the following Microsoft Knowledge Base article:

890830 The Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool helps to remove specific, prevalent malicious software from computers that are running Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Server 2003

To determine why you received an error message, follow these steps:
1. Locate and open the Malicious Software Removal Tool log file (Mrt.log). The log file is typically located in the %windir%\debug folder on your computer. %windir% refers to the location of your Windows folder. This log file is available only in English.
2. After you open the file, find the most recent entry in the log file. This entry is typically the last entry in the log file. You may have to scroll down to the end of the log file to find this entry.
3. Match the error in the log file with one of the errors that is listed in the table in the "More Information" section. Some of the error messages may include a Windows error code. For more information about these error codes, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
MSDN link

AndrewJ · 13-01-2005, 18:13

Its Microsoft.

you expect it to work..even on final release it will break down in a week...give it 12month and be on service pack 5 or something for it. May just work a week.

iadom · 15-01-2005, 21:20

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Originally Posted by Raistlin

Just installed the tool, any idea where I can find it so that I can run it?

Can't see any entry on any of the menus.

Thanx.

There is an online version available here. http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=40458

It installs an Active X control to run. I found it very amusing that the Microsoft Anti Spyware program warned me that an 'unknown' Active X file was trying to run.