Malicious Software Removal Tool sends data back to microsoft

[Schadenfroh]

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Q21: Can I prevent this tool from sending information back to Microsoft?
A21: Yes. The reporting component can be disabled by setting a specific registry key. For additional information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
891716 Deployment of the Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool in an enterprise environment

 

[jadinolf]

I love the program. Send whatever you want M$.

 

[oboeguy]

Originally posted by: jadinolf
I love the program. Send whatever you want M$.

Same here, as long as it's sending info useful in fighting spyware!

 

[Rip the Jacker]

<-- Has yet to download MS SP2 or ANTISPY because I don't trust any of their BS.

 

[CrackaLackaZe]

The quote refers to the Malicious Software Removal Tool, It's not the same program as Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware.

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Q19: How does the Malicious Software Removal Tool relate to Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware (Beta)?
A19: The Malicious Software Removal Tool is a different release than Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware (Beta). To download this antispyware tool, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
http://www.microsoft.com/spyware
The Malicious Software Removal Tool focuses on the detection and removal of malicious software. For example, malicious software includes viruses, worms, and Trojan horses. Windows AntiSpyware (Beta) detects and removes spyware.

 

[rbV5]

CrackaLackaZe is correct, you need to edit your title.

From the Link

Reporting component
As noted in the "Usage information" section, the Malicious Software Removal Tool will send information back to Microsoft if the tool detects malicious software or finds an error. This information will be used for tracking virus prevalence. The specific information that is sent to Microsoft includes the following items: ? The name of the malicious software that is detected
? The result of malicious software removal
? The operating system version
? The operating system locale
? The processor architecture
No other information is sent to Microsoft

 

[mundane]

Originally posted by: ItmPls
<-- Has yet to download MS SP2 or ANTISPY because I don't trust any of their BS.

😕 I thought the general assessment of SP2 was fairly high; it fixed a number of problems with the OS. I'd think you'd be more vulnerable without it.

 

[oboeguy]

Originally posted by: ItmPls
<-- Has yet to download MS SP2 or ANTISPY because I don't trust any of their BS.

You mean except for their unpatched OS? :roll:

Thanks to others for making the distinction clear. OP, change your title!

 

[Schadenfroh]

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