Do you install Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool?

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  1. Super Spartan

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    #1 Super Spartan, Jun 10, 2014
    I have always unchecked it and hid it from Windows update, I don't get it, why would I need it if I use NOD32? it doesn't do anything that I'm missing right?
     
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  2. Super Spartan

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    #2 Super Spartan, Jun 10, 2014 (OP)
    oops, seems like it's useless crap from Micro$aft: httx://wwx .howtogeek.com/180773/what-is-the-malicious-software-removal-tool-and-do-i-need-it/
     
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  3. eydee

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    #3 eydee, Jun 10, 2014
    To avoid having hidden updates.
     
  4. mabaega

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    #4 mabaega, Jun 10, 2014
    All updates except BING
     
  5. Bytebuster

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    #5 Bytebuster, Jun 10, 2014
    I hide all updates per default, my M$ box runs dramatically faster and much smoother. :)
     
  6. Super Spartan

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    #6 Super Spartan, Jun 10, 2014 (OP)
    and less secure ;)
     
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  7. Bytebuster

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    #7 Bytebuster, Jun 10, 2014
    ...well M$ missed so many holes (incl. age-old) you could drive a truck, errr a fleet of trucks, through, so I'm not to worried about security. ;)
     
  8. Carlos Detweiller

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    #8 Carlos Detweiller, Jun 10, 2014
    :good3: 37526 virii and 126220 trojans like this.
     
  9. murphy78

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    #9 murphy78, Jun 10, 2014
    It's a relic from an old era. I'd be surprised if it ever detected anything anymore.
     
  10. MonarchX

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    #10 MonarchX, Jun 11, 2014
    I run this tool + AntiVirus + CheckDisk + SFC + Optimize SSD every 90 minutes on daily basis, full scan, including countless external drives, flash drives, SDCards, etc. Gets in the way of continuous gaming, but after seeing how many IP addresses I connect too and that there are government agencies and hackers behind each one surely made me realize that its better to be safe than sorry!
     
  11. murphy78

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    #11 murphy78, Jun 11, 2014
    Now that's some serious sarcasm.
    But how do you know that these programs aren't the ones making sure the gov't backdoors are still open? *mind blown* :suicide:
     
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  14. MonarchX

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    #14 MonarchX, Jun 13, 2014
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    I also download 3rd party software from Russia and China, which counters US spying. Its like anti-matter vs. matter - US vs. Chussia spy collision and all the spying disintegrates. It also helps to know Tron - he fights for the USER!
     
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    #15 MonarchX, Jun 13, 2014