Solved November 2017 update Malicious Software Removal Tool

[Struggling7]

I noticed with this months updates (4) marked important, that this one
"Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - November 2017 (KB890830)"
was not checked like other three. I don't recall this in past, which makes me think it should be optional though it's in important category. Wondering why MS wouldn't have default check it.

Looking for opinions:
Do you feel it is important or optional? Any advantage to running online from microsoft.com or installing as update? Or handling it in some other manner?


I do use MSE for security if that makes a difference.

 

[kred65]

Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool x64 - November 2017 (KB890830)

I have the same issue. It was not checked whilst the other three updates were. Why is this? Should I install it or wait?

 

[Ranger4]

Struggling7. Yes, you should install Malicious Software Removal Tool as it's important. Yes, usually it is ticked to install, so you should always check to see if that is so & tick it if it's not.

Using Microsoft Security Essentials does not have anything to do with MSRT. I use MSE & MSRT was ticked in my case, but I always check to see that it is.

kred65. Follow the info above for Struggling & install it.

 

[Struggling7]

Ranger4. Thanks for reply and explanation.

 

[Ranger4]

You are welcome & thanks for the update.

 

[Seffrid]

I recommend you read my response to the other thread on this update. Caution is advised in respect of installing the MSRT this month, it has problems.

 

[scottls59901]

I did Not tick MSRT!?- After Updts were installed, when I clicked to see which updates were installed, I got a pop-up asking me
to scan with MSRT (done), then on next reboot I got the Updts were installed pop-up again?

Now I don't get a Close pop-up when closing (X out) of Any browser/program (Win 7 32-bit)???