Windows XP - Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool - mrt.exe

Windows XP : Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool - mrt.exe

How I use and make a desktop shortcut to the MS Malicious Software Removal Tool.
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*N.B./Disclaimer - This video shows one of possibly many ways, under one computer's configuration, to implement the desired effect. If you choose to follow this example, you do so AT YOUR OWN RISK.*
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Microsoft has a built-in malicious software removal tool that is updated through Windows Update. Run it by pressing the Start button - Run and typing in "MRT", then press the enter key or the OK button. I highly suggest you choose to do a full scan.
This tool will automatically run after it is updated, but it only runs a quick scan at that time. You can, also, make a desktop shortcut to this tool to make it easier to access and to help remind you to use it. To do that follow the instructions in the video above.
The target for the shortcut is "C:\Windows\System32\MRT.exe" or "%windir%\System32\MRT.exe" either one will work, choose the later if your copy of Windows XP isn't installed on the C:\ drive. You can name it anything you like, I name it "MS Malicious Software Removal Tool".
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The entire Article can be found here:

https://www.tkcomputerservice.com/windows-xp-mrt-malicious-software-removal.htm