Stop updates of Windows 7 malicious software removal tool

[jsampson45]

Is there a way of doing this? Updates of this item always fail, and I have found no viable solution. As I run a proprietary antivirus package I do not need the MSRT. Can it be uninstalled? If so, how? If not, is there a way of telling Windows 7 not to bother updating the MSRT? How might I find the MSRT in Windows Explorer so as to remove it? I am running Windows 7 Home Premium.

 

[torchwood]

Hi jsampson45,

You will have to change your Updates settings to Let Me Choose.
Windows Update Settings - Change

It then gives you the option to Hide any update.
(right click on the KB > select hide from the dropdown window)

MSRT is a one-time update and does NOT appear in either history or installed updates

Roy

 

[jsampson45]

Many thanks. Will this prevent me being notified about future MSRT updates?

 

[RoWin7]

In theory, yes. In practice, you might or might not. I keep getting Office updates although I don't have Office and keep hiding them.

 

[torchwood]

Hi

NO

you now have to open WU and check whats available, and either choose to install or hide the updates offered.


Roy

 

[SIW2]

Getting rid of windows defender might do it. It doesn't aversely affect users of MSE.

 

[Ranger4]

MSRT is not an installed program on the computer so you cannot remove or uninstall it. It is a software item that gets downloaded during certain updates & it runs automatically once to protect your computer from these threats. Running it will not cause any problems & it will provide possibly even better protection for you.

 

[jsampson45]

But MSRT update always fails. I don't really want to mark this thread as solved, but I want to thank the people who have made suggestions. I think MSRT "update available" reminders are like the common cold - inevitable.