

So if you have a good antivirus, you should not worry about running this tool. Typically, antivirus and antimalware software such as Windows Defender, which runs automatically, will block anything the Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool finds. It is more of a spot check tool when you know your system was at risk of getting malware. If you’ve been running a Windows system (including Windows 7, Windows 10, and Windows 11) without antivirus software for a while, it’s a good idea to use this tool to scan for malware that your system might be infected with. Microsoft maintains an important tool for Windows users, the Malicious Software Removal Tool. Check How to Fix ‘Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool Not Installing’ Issue
