How to use this tool in Windows 11?

MSRT is not a replacement for a full antivirus program. It only targets specific, prevalent malware and does not provide comprehensive protection. It is included in the automatic updates provided by Windows Update. It runs in the background and does not require user intervention. However, users can also use it manually using the following steps.

• Open Run Command using Win Key + R. Run the following command. mrt

Run MRT in Run Command

• Malicious Software Removal Tool will open now.

Welcome to MRT Tool

• Click Next to continue with the process.

• There will be three options, Quick Scan , Full Scan , and Custom Scan. Choose your option accordingly. For explanation, I am proceeding with Quick Scan.

Quick Scan with MRT

• The Tool will start the scan.

MRT Scanning the Computer

• The scanning process will take some time. Once it is completed, the scan will provide the results.
• Click View Detailed Results of the Scan to check the results.

View Detailed Results of the Scan

• Detailed results will be displayed. If everything is clean, then you will find “Not Infected”. Click OK to close the window.

Detailed Results

• Finally, click Finish to close the Malicious Software Removal Tool in Windows 11. That is it!

Finish

Microsoft quotes “This tool is not a replacement for an anti-virus product. To help protect your computer, you should use an anti-virus product”.