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is the Microsoft® Windows® Malicious Software Removal Tool (KB890830) x64 safe to use?

i have a really big virus problem with my computer and it wont let me open certain files and the internet is starting not to work so is this free malicious removal thing safe to use and if it is do i need to save all of my documents to a flash drive before i use it? and will it even remove the virus or will it just scan my computer? also i found this on the internet on a Microsoft website so i also need to know that its not just a scam or a virus its urgent please help!! thank you

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  • ?
    Lv 7
    8 years ago
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    Below is a link to the Frequently Asked Questions about using the tool, which is a legitimate piece of software by Microsoft. It scans for and removes known, specified malicious software from your computer. It's safe to use, and you don't need to save all your stuff before use.

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    6 years ago

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    i have a really big virus problem with my computer and it wont let me open certain files and the internet is starting not to work so is this free malicious removal thing safe to use and if it is do i need to save all of my documents to a flash drive before i use it? and will it even remove the...

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    6 years ago
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  • fowler
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    5 years ago

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