where is the windows malicous software removal tool for Dec?

I am today in the process of doing 40 computers for the ms security updates
and not one of them (and they are all over NJ ) have the one for windows
malicious software removal tool for Dec-
I do them remotely for my clients
why is this one not there?
robin


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I noticed that the MSRT was released on the 8th [according to the download
site] and then released on the 10th. Maybe an issue with the original version?

"robinb" wrote:

> I am today in the process of doing 40 computers for the ms security updates
> and not one of them (and they are all over NJ ) have the one for windows
> malicious software removal tool for Dec-
> I do them remotely for my clients
> why is this one not there?
> robin
>
>
> --
> Do You Fee Like A Hostage To Your Computer?
> R&D Internet Associates are who you need.
> 24 Coriander Drive
> Princeton, NJ 08540
> 732-355-0156
> http://rdinternetassociates.com
>

Not seeing it here from neither AU nor WU, robin. Sounds like you need
the tool for 40 systems not networked ... correct ?
That can't be done as it won't run remotely.
You can do a manual install onto the remote systems but that would be a
HUGE PITA:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/i...splayLang%3den

As to why MRT has not come down in some locations ... ?

MowGreen [MVP 2003-2009]
===============
*-343-* FDNY
Never Forgotten
===============


robinb wrote:

> I am today in the process of doing 40 computers for the ms security
> updates and not one of them (and they are all over NJ ) have the one for
> windows malicious software removal tool for Dec-
> I do them remotely for my clients
> why is this one not there?
> robin
>
>

none of them are connected
and i have been running the tool manually- which yes is a pita
but how come Microsoft did not put it in Automatic updates?
It always is. Hopefully they will look in here and figure it out.

I am just surprised why it is not in WU.
and i did see it when i went to download it that it is dated the 10th.
Strange
robin

"MowGreen [MVP]" <> wrote in message
news:...
> Not seeing it here from neither AU nor WU, robin. Sounds like you need the
> tool for 40 systems not networked ... correct ?
> That can't be done as it won't run remotely.
> You can do a manual install onto the remote systems but that would be a
> HUGE PITA:
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/i...splayLang%3den
>
> As to why MRT has not come down in some locations ... ?
>
> MowGreen [MVP 2003-2009]
> ===============
> *-343-* FDNY
> Never Forgotten
> ===============
>
>
> robinb wrote:
>
>> I am today in the process of doing 40 computers for the ms security
>> updates and not one of them (and they are all over NJ ) have the one for
>> windows malicious software removal tool for Dec-
>> I do them remotely for my clients
>> why is this one not there?
>> robin
>>

Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool are listed as EXPIRED UPDATES in my
WSUS3.0

Perhaps there's a problem with it.

Strange thing is, I did a manual update on 2 Windows Server 2003, on Dec 9
at around 2 PM Pacific Time. Both servers picked up MRT update.

MRT.EXE file properties:
Version 2.5.2419.0
Size 16.7MB
Digital Signature timestamp: Tuesday, December 02, 2008 1:26:47 PM


"Robinb" <robin@discussion> wrote in message
news:...
> none of them are connected
> and i have been running the tool manually- which yes is a pita
> but how come Microsoft did not put it in Automatic updates?
> It always is. Hopefully they will look in here and figure it out.
>
> I am just surprised why it is not in WU.
> and i did see it when i went to download it that it is dated the 10th.
> Strange
> robin
>
> "MowGreen [MVP]" <> wrote in message
> news:...
>> Not seeing it here from neither AU nor WU, robin. Sounds like you need
>> the tool for 40 systems not networked ... correct ?
>> That can't be done as it won't run remotely.
>> You can do a manual install onto the remote systems but that would be a
>> HUGE PITA:
>> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/i...splayLang%3den
>>
>> As to why MRT has not come down in some locations ... ?
>>
>> MowGreen [MVP 2003-2009]
>> ===============
>> *-343-* FDNY
>> Never Forgotten
>> ===============
>>
>>
>> robinb wrote:
>>
>>> I am today in the process of doing 40 computers for the ms security
>>> updates and not one of them (and they are all over NJ ) have the one for
>>> windows malicious software removal tool for Dec-
>>> I do them remotely for my clients
>>> why is this one not there?
>>> robin
>>>
>

There is/was an issue with it. I could find no information from MS but
found this on a private anti-malware site:

> Note: On 19th November a signature for TrojanDropper:Win32/Renos.N started detecting particular
> uninstall files. This incorrect detection affects users of all Microsoft Antivirus solutions,
> including MSRT (Malicious Software Removal Tool) December 2008 (version 2.5.2419.0). On 9th December
> Microsoft released a new signature that addresses the issue. Signature versions 1.49.299.0 and higher
> include this fix, as does the latest version of MSRT December 2008
(version 2.5.2423.0).

And, this link to a thread which discusses the FP:
http://www.simforums.com/forums/foru....asp?TID=28749

QED: If the fixed version was rereleased on the 9th, why is it NOT on WU
nor coming down to my systems via AU ?

MowGreen [MVP 2003-2009]
===============
*-343-* FDNY
Never Forgotten
===============


John wrote:

> Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool are listed as EXPIRED UPDATES in my
> WSUS3.0
>
> Perhaps there's a problem with it.
>
> Strange thing is, I did a manual update on 2 Windows Server 2003, on Dec 9
> at around 2 PM Pacific Time. Both servers picked up MRT update.
>
> MRT.EXE file properties:
> Version 2.5.2419.0
> Size 16.7MB
> Digital Signature timestamp: Tuesday, December 02, 2008 1:26:47 PM
>
>
> "Robinb" <robin@discussion> wrote in message
> news:...
>
>>none of them are connected
>>and i have been running the tool manually- which yes is a pita
>>but how come Microsoft did not put it in Automatic updates?
>>It always is. Hopefully they will look in here and figure it out.
>>
>>I am just surprised why it is not in WU.
>>and i did see it when i went to download it that it is dated the 10th.
>>Strange
>>robin
>>
>>"MowGreen [MVP]" <> wrote in message
>>news:...
>>
>>>Not seeing it here from neither AU nor WU, robin. Sounds like you need
>>>the tool for 40 systems not networked ... correct ?
>>>That can't be done as it won't run remotely.
>>>You can do a manual install onto the remote systems but that would be a
>>>HUGE PITA:
>>>http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/i...splayLang%3den
>>>
>>>As to why MRT has not come down in some locations ... ?
>>>
>>>MowGreen [MVP 2003-2009]
>>>===============
>>> *-343-* FDNY
>>>Never Forgotten
>>>===============
>>>
>>>
>>>robinb wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>>I am today in the process of doing 40 computers for the ms security
>>>>updates and not one of them (and they are all over NJ ) have the one for
>>>>windows malicious software removal tool for Dec-
>>>>I do them remotely for my clients
>>>>why is this one not there?
>>>>robin
>>>>
>>
>
>

at least I know I am not crazy :P
robin

"MowGreen [MVP]" <> wrote in message
news:...
> There is/was an issue with it. I could find no information from MS but
> found this on a private anti-malware site:
>
>> Note: On 19th November a signature for TrojanDropper:Win32/Renos.N
>> started detecting particular uninstall files. This incorrect detection
>> affects users of all Microsoft Antivirus solutions, including MSRT
>> (Malicious Software Removal Tool) December 2008 (version 2.5.2419.0). On
>> 9th December Microsoft released a new signature that addresses the issue.
>> Signature versions 1.49.299.0 and higher include this fix, as does the
>> latest version of MSRT December 2008
> (version 2.5.2423.0).
>
> And, this link to a thread which discusses the FP:
> http://www.simforums.com/forums/foru....asp?TID=28749
>
> QED: If the fixed version was rereleased on the 9th, why is it NOT on WU
> nor coming down to my systems via AU ?
>
> MowGreen [MVP 2003-2009]
> ===============
> *-343-* FDNY
> Never Forgotten
> ===============
>
>
> John wrote:
>
>> Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool are listed as EXPIRED UPDATES in
>> my WSUS3.0
>>
>> Perhaps there's a problem with it.
>>
>> Strange thing is, I did a manual update on 2 Windows Server 2003, on Dec
>> 9 at around 2 PM Pacific Time. Both servers picked up MRT update.
>>
>> MRT.EXE file properties:
>> Version 2.5.2419.0
>> Size 16.7MB
>> Digital Signature timestamp: Tuesday, December 02, 2008 1:26:47 PM
>>
>>
>> "Robinb" <robin@discussion> wrote in message
>> news:...
>>
>>>none of them are connected
>>>and i have been running the tool manually- which yes is a pita
>>>but how come Microsoft did not put it in Automatic updates?
>>>It always is. Hopefully they will look in here and figure it out.
>>>
>>>I am just surprised why it is not in WU.
>>>and i did see it when i went to download it that it is dated the 10th.
>>>Strange
>>>robin
>>>
>>>"MowGreen [MVP]" <> wrote in message
>>>news:...
>>>
>>>>Not seeing it here from neither AU nor WU, robin. Sounds like you need
>>>>the tool for 40 systems not networked ... correct ?
>>>>That can't be done as it won't run remotely.
>>>>You can do a manual install onto the remote systems but that would be a
>>>>HUGE PITA:
>>>>http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/i...splayLang%3den
>>>>
>>>>As to why MRT has not come down in some locations ... ?
>>>>
>>>>MowGreen [MVP 2003-2009]
>>>>===============
>>>> *-343-* FDNY
>>>>Never Forgotten
>>>>===============
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>robinb wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>I am today in the process of doing 40 computers for the ms security
>>>>>updates and not one of them (and they are all over NJ ) have the one
>>>>>for windows malicious software removal tool for Dec-
>>>>>I do them remotely for my clients
>>>>>why is this one not there?
>>>>>robin
>>>>>
>>>
>>
>>

We all knew that. I'M the crazy one, robin, for helping out in this
NG xx

MG


robinb wrote:

> at least I know I am not crazy :P
> robin
>

Hmmm... this isn't the first time MS software 'thinks' its own product is a
malware :-)
Thanks for the info.

"MowGreen [MVP]" <> wrote in message
news:...
> There is/was an issue with it. I could find no information from MS but
> found this on a private anti-malware site:
>
>> Note: On 19th November a signature for TrojanDropper:Win32/Renos.N
>> started detecting particular uninstall files. This incorrect detection
>> affects users of all Microsoft Antivirus solutions, including MSRT
>> (Malicious Software Removal Tool) December 2008 (version 2.5.2419.0). On
>> 9th December Microsoft released a new signature that addresses the issue.
>> Signature versions 1.49.299.0 and higher include this fix, as does the
>> latest version of MSRT December 2008
> (version 2.5.2423.0).
>
> And, this link to a thread which discusses the FP:
> http://www.simforums.com/forums/foru....asp?TID=28749
>
> QED: If the fixed version was rereleased on the 9th, why is it NOT on WU
> nor coming down to my systems via AU ?
>
> MowGreen [MVP 2003-2009]
> ===============
> *-343-* FDNY
> Never Forgotten
> ===============
>
>
> John wrote:
>
>> Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool are listed as EXPIRED UPDATES in
>> my WSUS3.0
>>
>> Perhaps there's a problem with it.
>>
>> Strange thing is, I did a manual update on 2 Windows Server 2003, on Dec
>> 9 at around 2 PM Pacific Time. Both servers picked up MRT update.
>>
>> MRT.EXE file properties:
>> Version 2.5.2419.0
>> Size 16.7MB
>> Digital Signature timestamp: Tuesday, December 02, 2008 1:26:47 PM
>>
>>
>> "Robinb" <robin@discussion> wrote in message
>> news:...
>>
>>>none of them are connected
>>>and i have been running the tool manually- which yes is a pita
>>>but how come Microsoft did not put it in Automatic updates?
>>>It always is. Hopefully they will look in here and figure it out.
>>>
>>>I am just surprised why it is not in WU.
>>>and i did see it when i went to download it that it is dated the 10th.
>>>Strange
>>>robin
>>>
>>>"MowGreen [MVP]" <> wrote in message
>>>news:...
>>>
>>>>Not seeing it here from neither AU nor WU, robin. Sounds like you need
>>>>the tool for 40 systems not networked ... correct ?
>>>>That can't be done as it won't run remotely.
>>>>You can do a manual install onto the remote systems but that would be a
>>>>HUGE PITA:
>>>>http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/i...splayLang%3den
>>>>
>>>>As to why MRT has not come down in some locations ... ?
>>>>
>>>>MowGreen [MVP 2003-2009]
>>>>===============
>>>> *-343-* FDNY
>>>>Never Forgotten
>>>>===============
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>robinb wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>I am today in the process of doing 40 computers for the ms security
>>>>>updates and not one of them (and they are all over NJ ) have the one
>>>>>for windows malicious software removal tool for Dec-
>>>>>I do them remotely for my clients
>>>>>why is this one not there?
>>>>>robin
>>>>>
>>>
>>