
The information contained in this article is specific to the enterprise deployment of the tool. This tool works in a complementary manner with existing antimalware solutions and can be used on most current Windows versions (see Properties section). For comprehensive malware detection and removal, consider using Microsoft Safety Scanner. Use this tool to find and remove specific prevalent threats and reverse the changes they have made ( see covered threats). Microsoft generally releases Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT) monthly as part of Windows Update or as the standalone tool. These unsupported operating systems include all versions and editions of embedded operating systems.

Operating systems that are not included in the list were not tested and therefore are not supported. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners.The Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool is intended for use with the operating systems that are listed in the "Applies to" section. The Android robot is reproduced or modified from work created and shared by Google and used according to terms described in the Creative Commons 3.0 Attribution License. Microsoft and the Window logo are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. Alexa and all related logos are trademarks of, Inc. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. Android, Google Chrome, Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google, LLC. Firefox is a trademark of Mozilla Foundation. or its affiliates in the United States and other countries. NortonLifeLock, the NortonLifeLock Logo, the Checkmark Logo, Norton, LifeLock, and the LockMan Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of NortonLifeLock Inc.


LifeLock identity theft protection is not available in all countries. The Norton and LifeLock Brands are part of NortonLifeLock Inc.
