Re: Malicious software removal tool

From: Jupiter Jones [MVP] (jones_jupiter_at_hotnomail.com)
Date: 03/10/05

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    Clo;
    That tool only searches for and removes a small number of malicious
    software.
    It also is not a replacement or substitute for anything nor is it intended
    to be.

    See "Release Information" near the top of this link for a list of what is
    detected:
    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/890830

    Also see FAQ #2 & #3 

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Jupiter Jones  [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/
"Clo" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message 
news:69ba01c52502$cbbef960$a401280a@phx.gbl...
>I read about it in Help and being a french little old
> lady don't understand anything.  What I think I
> understand is that I install the Windows Update -
> malicious... and it scans right there and removes
> whatever has to be removed ?  Then software is deleted
> from my computer ?   I have a question.... If it's all
> removed from my computer how come when I scan with Ad-
> Aware SE it tells me that I have 4 Windows Update
> malicious (low risk) .... Should I delete it like I do
> with all other spy things or do I leave it there?  Can
> you clarify things to me...thanks a bunch
>
> Clo
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