Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool Question

[pokerswami]

When I get updates for Windows XP, one thing that gets updates is the Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool, I believe it's called.

Does this "Tool" operate on its own, without any direction or election by me? Is it always on in the background?

I'm not aware of any way to start a scan with it as I would with anti-virus software.


Thanks

[Phil153]

The tool runs automatically when the updates install and only tests for a few major internet worms so it only takes a few seconds. It's designed for donks with no antivirus software.

You don't need to do anything to make it work (if you have AV software you don't even need to download it).

[pokerswami]

thanks, easy enough