Moderators hazelnut Posted June 13, 2012 Moderators Share Posted June 13, 2012 This month's MSRT included in June's Windows updates is targeting Win32/Kuluoz and Win32/Cleaman https://blogs.techne...Redirected=true I personally think the MSRT component of Windows Updates is a great feature which sweeps up and cleans targeted nasties from machines that may be poorly protected security wise (in some cases not protected at all) The only thing I wish is that there could be an indication on a users machine that a scan is running. Some folk don't even know that MSRT each month actually does a scan of the computer and therefore it can seem that the machine is frozen during the time when Windows is installing updates. I have known quite a few people think ''oh, it's frozen'' and turn off the machine sometimes with nasty consequences. This is especially tru on Vista and Windows 7 when a user has turned off a machine and gets the ''installing updates, do not turn off your machine'' The scan is running and the user thinks the machine is frozen so does a hard shutdown. NOTE....This is not a thread about how nasty/awkward/stupid or anything else Windows Updates are, it is about MSRT. Support contact https://support.ccleaner.com/s/contact-form?language=en_US&form=general or support@ccleaner.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
login123 Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 +1 I like it too, but wish it had a little window or something. On windows xp It shows in task manager or process explorer as mrtstub.exe and MRT.exe, but you have to know to look for it. I know you know that, but win xp is getting sort of dated, so I just thought to mention it. I downloaded it and am running it right now, using the custom scan option to check C: drive. I didn't even know you could do a custom scan until your post post prompted my curiosity. Thanks, Hazel. The CCleaner SLIM version is always released a bit after any new version; when it is it will be HERE :-) Pssssst: ... It isn't really a cloud. Its a bunch of big, giant servers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeW Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 Yes I agree. However, a quick look at the HD activity light will confirm it's not frozen Win 7 Home Premium 64 bit - IE11 - Nod32 - Mbam pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eL_PuSHeR Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 Why the need for MSRT when you have MS Security Essentials installed? I don't get it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators hazelnut Posted June 13, 2012 Author Moderators Share Posted June 13, 2012 MSRT is not dependant on you having an av installed, or even whatever av you have installed, it is part of Windows Updates and it's great at keeping the world population of nasties down. It only targets specific ones each month, sometimes targets just one nasty. But it works. As login said it can be run as a standalone if you really wanted to, the Windows Update one runs a quick scan. Should you want to do the whole scan you can. On vista and Win 7 just type mrt into your machine's search and it should come up. Run as admin. In XP it's C\Windows\system32\mrt.exe Double click to run it. Should it be missing for whatever reason on your machine it can be downloaded from here. http://www.microsoft...ails.aspx?id=16 Support contact https://support.ccleaner.com/s/contact-form?language=en_US&form=general or support@ccleaner.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
login123 Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 Why the need for MSRT when you have MS Security Essentials installed? I don't get it... I just use it for another check on the system. It's free and easy, and it is microsoft, so they should be good at checking their OS. I don't have msse installed, use Avast and some other stuff, so it serves as another checkup. The CCleaner SLIM version is always released a bit after any new version; when it is it will be HERE :-) Pssssst: ... It isn't really a cloud. Its a bunch of big, giant servers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
login123 Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 Yes I agree. However, a quick look at the HD activity light will confirm it's not frozen Is that what that little light is? Guys like me need a window that says "HEY, I'm working here, don't shut me off" or something. The CCleaner SLIM version is always released a bit after any new version; when it is it will be HERE :-) Pssssst: ... It isn't really a cloud. Its a bunch of big, giant servers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winapp2.ini Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 I have never and will never download MSRT. winapp2.ini additions thread winapp2.ini github Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Nergal Posted June 13, 2012 Moderators Share Posted June 13, 2012 I actually have had to kill the MSRT process a few times on some of my servers (it often takes a long time (read hour+); this is not a suggestion, more a comment on the some people thinking the computer is frozen. It is a great update, but boy is it inconvenient sometimes. ADVICE FOR USING CCleaner'S REGISTRY INTEGRITY SECTION DON'T JUST CLEAN EVERYTHING THAT'S CHECKED OFF. Do your Registry Cleaning in small bits (at the very least Check-mark by Check-mark) ALWAYS BACKUP THE ENTRY, YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU'LL BREAK IF YOU DON'T. Support at https://support.ccleaner.com/s/?language=en_US Pro users file a PRIORITY SUPPORT via email support@ccleaner.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winapp2.ini Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 I always hide it, but I like to live on the edge like that, you know. winapp2.ini additions thread winapp2.ini github Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eL_PuSHeR Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 Thank you very much for clarifying things up Hazelnut and Login123 I usually run it when downloaded from Windows Update. Best regards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators DennisD Posted June 13, 2012 Moderators Share Posted June 13, 2012 Great information hazel. (As is usual) @Login ... Is that what that little light is? I keep telling you, keep taking the pills. And if you run out, I'll send you some of mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Andavari Posted June 13, 2012 Moderators Share Posted June 13, 2012 Next to the dreaded takes literally forever to install .Net Framework updates MSRT is another slow thing monthly thing that makes me cringe every month doing Microsoft Updates. I do agree it needs some form of indication to users that it's running. I often open Task Scheduler to see why Microsoft Updates are taking so long to complete, and it's always either been MSRT (MRT.exe) running in the background, or something even slower and worse the .NET Runtime Optimization Service (mscorsvw.exe). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
login123 Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 Great information hazel. (As is usual) @Login ... I keep telling you, keep taking the pills. And if you run out, I'll send you some of mine. I am, I am, probably need a higher dosage. Also have changed my eyeglasses several times. Just wish it was possible to upgrade my memory like I did for old HAL here. The CCleaner SLIM version is always released a bit after any new version; when it is it will be HERE :-) Pssssst: ... It isn't really a cloud. Its a bunch of big, giant servers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winapp2.ini Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 I am, I am, probably need a higher dosage. Also have changed my eyeglasses several times. Just wish it was possible to upgrade my memory like I did for old HAL here. You and me both! My memory is shot and I'm only 19 winapp2.ini additions thread winapp2.ini github Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nodles Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 You and me both! My memory is shot and I'm only 19 Shot or short? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winapp2.ini Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 Both winapp2.ini additions thread winapp2.ini github Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan_B Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 A heavy hat may be stunting your growth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corona Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 One of the things MSRT looks for is Stuxnet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winapp2.ini Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Oi, I better download it then, in case the nuclear reactor in my basement has been compromised! winapp2.ini additions thread winapp2.ini github Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan_B Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Oi, I better download it then, in case the nuclear reactor in my basement has been compromised! Have the men in black helicopters arrived yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators DennisD Posted June 16, 2012 Moderators Share Posted June 16, 2012 You and me both! My memory is shot and I'm only 19 I wish I could remember 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winapp2.ini Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 I can't remember much from before about 9 years ago. spotty at best. The only memories I can recall well are ones from the last five years winapp2.ini additions thread winapp2.ini github Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan_B Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 I remember the good old times - they ended when when Windows arrived. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winapp2.ini Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 zing winapp2.ini additions thread winapp2.ini github Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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