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How to Disable Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool
 
Create a text file via notepad then copy/paste the following text:
 
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
 
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\MRT]
"DontOfferThroughWUAU"=dword:00000001[/code]
 
Now save the file but with a *.reg extension (give it any meaningful name you want)
 
Alternatively, you can just download the REG File here: Download Disable Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool
 
Finally, simply double click on the REG file to merge it with the registry.
 
You will not be offered to download/install the Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool anymore.
 
If you later on change your mind, simply delete that reg entry from this location: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\MRT
 
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Not only is the Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool useless as there are much better ways to remove viruses/spyware/trojans with tools like AdwCleaner , but I just read this and it's not very pleasing:
 

 

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Thanks, Phoenix!

 

I've been looking for this for years. If you don't mind my asking, how did you come up with this?

 

GaryK

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