Win Update KB890830 update Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool 5.97 - Jan. 11


Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT) 5.97 helps remove malicious software from computers running Windows11, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, Windows 7, or Windows Server 2008.

Microsoft generally releases MSRT monthly as part of Windows Update or as the standalone tool. Use this tool to find and remove specific prevalent threats and reverse the changes they have made (see covered threats). For comprehensive malware detection and removal, consider using Microsoft Safety Scanner.

This article contains information about how the tool differs from an antivirus or antimalware product, how you can download and run the tool, what happens when the tool finds malware, and tool release information. It also includes information for the administrators and advanced users, including information about supported command-line switches.

Note In compliance with the Microsoft Support Lifecycle policy, MSRT is no longer supported on Windows Vista and older platforms. For more information, go to Microsoft Support Lifecycle.
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Read more: Remove specific prevalent malware with Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool (KB890830)

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    Windows 11 Pro for WorkstationsIntel i7-8700K 5 GHz64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600...ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING (11GB GD...
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    Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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    PC/Desktop
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    Custom self build
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    Intel i7-8700K 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
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    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING (11GB GDDR5X)
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
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    Microsoft Defender
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    Windows 11 ProSnapdragon X Elite (12 core) 3.42 GHz16 GB LPDDR5x-7467 MHz
    Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Surface Laptop 7 Copilot+ PC
    CPU
    Snapdragon X Elite (12 core) 3.42 GHz
    Memory
    16 GB LPDDR5x-7467 MHz
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    15" HDR
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    2496 x 1664
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    1 TB SSD
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    Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4
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    Chrome and Edge
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    Microsoft Defender
2022-01 C
Edition Windows 11 Pro
Version 21H2
Installed on ‎2021-‎12-‎07
OS build 22000.434
Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.22000.434.0

Cumulative Update for Windows 11 for x64-based Systems (KB5009566)
 

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Windows 11Ryzen 7 3700X16GBGeforce 1650
OS
Windows 11
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Asus Rog Strix B550-F
CPU
Ryzen 7 3700X
Motherboard
Asus
Memory
16GB
Graphics Card(s)
Geforce 1650
Sound Card
Realtek
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LG 23MP75
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
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Samsung 970 Pro
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Coolmaster
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Logitech
Mouse
Logitech
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50
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Edge
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Microsoft
Thanks Shawn!
This one installed faster than previous versions and with no issues.
 

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Windows 11 ProIntel Core i7 @ 1.80GHz16gbIntel UHD Graphics 620 and NVIDIA GeForce MX150
OS
Windows 11 Pro
Computer type
Laptop
Manufacturer/Model
HP/Envy-17T
CPU
Intel Core i7 @ 1.80GHz
Motherboard
HP - 8485 (U3E1)
Memory
16gb
Graphics Card(s)
Intel UHD Graphics 620 and NVIDIA GeForce MX150
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition Audio / Intel Display Audio / NVIDIA Virtual Audio Device (Wave Extensible) (WDM)
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Generic PnP Monitor on Intel UHD Graphics 620
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1536x864 pixels
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KBG30ZMV256G TOSHIBA (SSD)
ST1000LM049-2GH172 (SSD)
PSU
HP Standard
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HP CoolSense
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Standard PS/2 Keyboard
Mouse
Anker
Internet Speed
95Mbps
Browser
FireFox
Antivirus
WebRoot
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