I didn't know it was there either until I listened to last Thursday's episode of security now. Thought I would pass it along. Steve Nancy VanSandt wrote: > Steve, this sounds really great. All this time, and I never knew it was > there. > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Steven Clark" <kcpadfoot@xxxxxxxxx> > To: <real-eyes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2009 4:23 AM > Subject: [real-eyes] free spyware - adware removal software > > > >> I just learned about a program that most of us have on our computers >> that will check for and remove spy ware, ad ware, malware, etc.. >> >> Have you ever noticed during one of those at least twice a month Tuesday >> updates from Microsoft an update to the malicious software repair file? >> Well the program to run that scan is actually just sitting there ready >> for you to run it at any time. It is very screen reader friendly, easy >> to use and as long as you keep your copy of windows updated each month, >> you have an updated copy of the database this program uses to detect and >> remove those nasty programs that got installed one way or another. >> >> To run this program bring up your start menu, press R for run and type >> in all caps MRT the caps does matter. >> A welcome screen comes up, tab to next and press enter. On the next >> screen you can pick what type of scan. I suggest doing a full scan. It >> will take awhile depending on your computer and how many files you >> have. You can expect at least an hour for the average user. >> >> So before you go download some other program to do this, at least give >> MRT a try, its already there. >> >> Steve >> >> To subscribe or to leave the list, or to set other subscription options, >> go to www.freelists.org/list/real-eyes >> >> >> > > To subscribe or to leave the list, or to set other subscription options, go > to www.freelists.org/list/real-eyes > > > > To subscribe or to leave the list, or to set other subscription options, go to www.freelists.org/list/real-eyes