Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool - is this legit?

February 15, 2010, 7:05 pm
Question
I have some kind of virus and have used my antispyware and antivirus software to get rid of it but they come up empty. I did a search for Microsoft free antivirus scan and the titled website came up. Is this legit. I would love to download this tool and do a scan but I'm leery. thanks.
Answer
The Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool is 100% legitimate, and safe, as long as you get it from this link. http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=ad724ae0-e72d-4f54-9ab3-75b8eb148356&displaylang=en After you have run the tool, go to http://antivirus-firewall-software.tech.officelive.com/tutorialone.aspx to download some good free software (a-squared) with instructions on how to use it to start cleaning malware and viruses from your computer. Just follow the steps, and go through the first three tutorials.





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