What is MRT.exe?
MRT.exe is part of Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool and developed by Microsoft Corporation according to the MRT.exe version information.
MRT.exe's description is "Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool"
MRT.exe is digitally signed by Microsoft Corporation.
MRT.exe is usually located in the 'C:\WINDOWS\' folder.
If you have additional information about the file, please share it with the FreeFixer users by posting a comment at the bottom of this page.
Vendor and version information [?]
The following is the available information on MRT.exe:
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Product name | Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool |
| Company name | Microsoft Corporation |
| File description | Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool |
| Internal name | mrt.exe |
| Original filename | mrt.exe |
| Legal copyright | © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. |
| Product version | 2.11.2450.0 |
| File version | 2.11.2450.0 |
Here's a screenshot of the file properties when displayed by Windows Explorer:
| Product name | Microsoft Windows Malicious Software.. |
| Company name | Microsoft Corporation |
| File description | Microsoft Windows Malicious Software.. |
| Internal name | mrt.exe |
| Original filename | mrt.exe |
| Legal copyright | © Microsoft Corporation. All right.. |
| Product version | 2.11.2450.0 |
| File version | 2.11.2450.0 |
Digital signatures [?]
MRT.exe has a valid digital signature.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Signer name | Microsoft Corporation |
| Certificate issuer name | Microsoft Code Signing PCA |
| Certificate serial number | 61062781000000000008 |
Folder name variants
MRT.exe may also be located in other folders than C:\WINDOWS\. The most common variants are listed below:
- C:\WINDOWS\system32\
Other files also named MRT.exe
MRT.exe (15 votes)
Hashes [?]
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| MD5 | ef46a9be326bb5e514d11c2a1bef66f2 |
| SHA256 | 6a9d79e1d1160131939ae81a2106ace140d97021883839a821d6c6dff702a865 |
Error Messages
These are some of the error messages that can appear related to mrt.exe:
mrt.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
mrt.exe - Application Error. The instruction at "0xXXXXXXXX" referenced memory at "0xXXXXXXXX". The memory could not be "read/written". Click on OK to terminate the program.
Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool has stopped working.
End Program - mrt.exe. This program is not responding.
mrt.exe is not a valid Win32 application.
mrt.exe - Application Error. The application failed to initialize properly (0xXXXXXXXX). Click OK to terminate the application.
What will you do with MRT.exe?
To help other users, please let us know what you will do with MRT.exe:
What did other users do?
The poll result listed below shows what users chose to do with MRT.exe. 25% have voted for removal. Based on votes from 12 users.
NOTE: Please do not use this poll as the only source of input to determine what you will do with MRT.exe. Only 12 users has voted so far so it does not offer a high degree of confidence.
Malware or legitimate?
If you feel that you need more information to determine if your should keep this file or remove it, please read this guide.
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Comments
Please share with the other users what you think about this file. What does this file do? Is it legitimate or something that your computer is better without? Do you know how it was installed on your system? Did you install it yourself or did it come bundled with some other software? Is it running smoothly or do you get some error message? Any information that will help to document this file is welcome. Thank you for your contributions.
I'm reading all new comments so don't hesitate to post a question about the file. If I don't have the answer perhaps another user can help you.
It depends on where the file is as to its legitimacy if it is c:/windows/win32, then it is legit however if it is on another drive then it is a virus/trogan
get rid of it
# 14 Jul 2015, 22:29
cindersfella writes