Windows 7 - Question about Malicious Software removal tool

I couldn't seem to find the answer on any of the pages on the MS Site, so I'm wondering is anyone knows:

If I'm already running MS Security Essentials, do I need to d/l & run the Malicious Software Removal Tool? I'm guessing not, but it never hurts to ask.

And I'm guessing since I don't have MS Office I don't need the Sec Update for that. The only thing I have related to that is the MS PP Viewer

Thanks

Hello Borg, this thread would be best moved to the security section, but in answer to your question in my humble opinion, in addition to MSE I run Malaware Bytes in tandem.

Malicious Software Removal Tool is another check for something your other protection may have missed and its a good idea to run it.

MS PP Viewer is built on MS Office and you should do ALL security updates.

Jim

Hello Borg,

The Malicious Software Removal Tool (click on link for more information) installs in Windows 7 through Windows Update, so there is no need to have to download and install it separately. It's just extra protection that will not interfere with anything else, and is recommended to have.

Hope this helps,
Shawn

Thanks everyone for the info & the link.

Sorry about putting that in the wrong group.

No problem Borg. I'm happy to hear that we were able to help you.

Thank you again everyone.

The only thing I really don't like about the Malicious software tool is that it goes into a sub folder and when a newer version comes out it just gets added in. From what I see, it doesn't delete the old versions which add to the clutter of files.

At least that was true in XP, I'm not sure if 7 takes the old version out.

I actually prefer to have it on the desktop in a folder where I can run it manually and then delete it when the new version comes out. I did manually d/l it & run a complete scan...you can never be too safe can you?

You can manually download it and skip loading it from Windows Update. Every month when you get the Update notice just go to this site for the new version.

Malicious Software Removal Tool | Protect Your Computer

Jim