Malicious Software Removal Tool

by Microsoftv5.142

Last updated Jun 10, 2026

Tool to manually run Windows' monthly update checks for malicious software.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id Microsoft.MaliciousSoftwareRemovalTool --exact --version 5.142

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

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Installers · v5.142

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x86	Portable	-		Direct
x64	Portable	-		Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

2 known CVEs via NVD

medium6.3Patched in wingetCVE-2023-21725affects before 5.109Jan 10, 2023
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
high7.8Patched in wingetCVE-2020-0733affects before 5.80Feb 11, 2020
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT) improperly handles junctions.To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would first have to gain execution on the victim system, aka 'Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool El...
Patch Vendor advisory

Source: NVD, updated 2h ago. Patch status is best-effort: NVD's fix version is compared against the latest version in winget, but the two version formats don't always align. Confirm with the vendor advisory before treating any specific build as safe.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Malicious Software Removal Tool on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Microsoft.MaliciousSoftwareRemovalTool --exact --version 5.142. winget downloads the installer from Microsoft and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install Malicious Software Removal Tool silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Microsoft.MaliciousSoftwareRemovalTool --exact 5.142 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

How do I uninstall Malicious Software Removal Tool via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id Microsoft.MaliciousSoftwareRemovalTool --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Malicious Software Removal Tool's Apps & Features entry.

Is Malicious Software Removal Tool free?

Malicious Software Removal Tool is distributed under Proprietary. Refer to the publisher (https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=9905) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does Malicious Software Removal Tool work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls Malicious Software Removal Tool directly from the publisher.

How do I keep Malicious Software Removal Tool up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id Microsoft.MaliciousSoftwareRemovalTool --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 4 versions of Malicious Software Removal Tool from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

5.142latest
5.141
5.139
5.138.25120.1002