Microsoft Updates Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool

An updated version of the Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool is now available. Version 1.9 checks computers running Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows Server 2003 for infections by specific, prevalent malicious software and helps remove any infection found.

When the detection and removal process is complete, the tool displays a report describing the outcome, including which, if any, malicious software was detected and removed.

In this version Microsoft added detection and cleaning capabilities for the following malicious software: Antinny, Gibe, Mywife and Wukill.