Where is MS malicious software removal tool saved


  1. Melita
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    Where is MS malicious software removal tool saved


    With Microsoft updates, they regularly send their Malicious Software Removal Tool. I am having a hard time finding it's default save location in Windows 7 and in Windows XP. Could some one help please.

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  3. Wordsworth
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    Click the Start button and in Search programs and files type mrt. Right-click mrt and select Properties or Open file location.
    Last edited by Wordsworth; 30 Oct 2014 at 20:07.
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  4. Melita
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    Thank you. I found it. In both Windows 7 and XP it is in System 32

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