Update: Junkware Removal Tool (JRT)

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  1. 1PW

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    Malwarebytes has released Junkware Removal Tool (JRT) version 7.6.2 (09.14.2015:1)

    Download: hxxps://downloads.malwarebytes.org/file/jrt/ or auto/self update.

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    How well does it work?
     
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    Hello amarildojr:

    If you are referring to the recently released file version 7.6.2.0, as opposed to file version 7.6.1.0, I have not read about any issues yet.

    If you are referring to the standalone tool itself in general, I believe you will find JRT had found its way to the "must have" toolbox of the majority of online malware removal professionals long ago, and even before JRT was acquired by Malwarebytes Corporation.

    It has been announced, by the Malwarebytes Corporate CEO, that JRT will eventually be made an integral part of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware (MBAM), the flagship product of Malwarebytes.

    HTH
     
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    Malwarebytes has released Junkware Removal Tool (JRT) version 7.6.3 (09.21.2015:1)

    Download: hxxps://downloads.malwarebytes.org/file/jrt/ or auto/self update.

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    1PW, Sep 22, 2015
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    Malwarebytes has released Junkware Removal Tool (JRT) version 7.6.4 (09.28.2015:1)

    Download: hxxps://downloads.malwarebytes.org/file/jrt/ or auto/self update.

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    1PW, Sep 30, 2015
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    Malwarebytes has released Junkware Removal Tool (JRT) version 8.0.0 (11.12.2015:1) on 16-November-2015.

    Home: https://www.malwarebytes.org/junkwareremovaltool/

    Announcement and Changelog: Junkware Removal Tool (JRT) 8.0.0 Released!

    Changelog:
    Download: hxxps://downloads.malwarebytes.org/file/jrt/ or auto/self update.

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    The Malwarebytes Corporation has released Junkware Removal Tool (JRT) 8.0.1 (11.24.2015:1) on 24-November-2015.
    Home: https://www.malwarebytes.org/junkwareremovaltool/

    Announcement and Changelog: Junkware Removal Tool (JRT) 8.0.1 Released!

    Changelog:
    Download: hxxps://downloads.malwarebytes.org/file/jrt/ or auto/self update.

    VT: 0/56 Digitally Signed/Verified
     
    1PW, Nov 24, 2015
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    The Malwarebytes Corporation has released Junkware Removal Tool (JRT) 8.0.2 (01.06.2016:1) on 08-January-2016.
    Home: https://www.malwarebytes.org/junkwareremovaltool/

    Announcement and Changelog: Junkware Removal Tool (JRT) 8.0.2 Released

    Changelog:
    Direct Download: https://downloads.malwarebytes.org/file/jrt/ or auto/self update.

    VT: 1/55 Digitally Signed/Countersigned.
     
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    Hello 1PW, and thank you for posting the JRT updates. Is JRT now giving users the option to delete what it finds, or is it still arbitrarily removing files without user input?
     
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    Hello Page42:

    You're welcome as always.

    My non-authoritative answer is JRT will make non-interactive deletions on those items it considers a positive.

    If you would like to ask the developer yourself, I believe I saw Filipos (@thisisu) "watching the store" today. Please try posting a query in Malwarebytes Junkware Removal Tool Support for an authoritative answer.

    Thank you.
     
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    Until and unless I read otherwise, your non-authoritative answer is fine by me. I figure you'd know if such a change had been instituted. Keep up the good work! :thumb:
     
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    :thumb:
     
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    The Malwarebytes Corporation has released Junkware Removal Tool (JRT) 8.0.3 (02.09.2016:1) on 17-February-2016.
    Home: https://www.malwarebytes.org/junkwareremovaltool/

    Announcement and Changelog: Junkware Removal Tool (JRT) 8.0.3 Released

    Changelog:
    Download: https://www.malwarebytes.org/junkwareremovaltool/ or auto/self update.

    VT: 1/54 Digitally Signed/Countersigned.

    SHA256: 85c2caa609980ce7946e4f8ca5459086161538e356fdbaf5f1cf38890a141b20
     
    1PW, Feb 17, 2016
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    The Malwarebytes Corporation has released Junkware Removal Tool (JRT) 8.0.4 (03.14.2016:1) on 15-March-2016.
    Home: https://www.malwarebytes.org/junkwareremovaltool/

    Announcement and Changelog: Junkware Removal Tool (JRT) 8.0.4 Released

    Changelog:
    Download: https://www.malwarebytes.org/junkwareremovaltool/ or auto/self update.

    VT: 1/56 Digitally Signed/Countersigned.

    SHA256: ea9b17592ff85e581fe2958982bb4a57d0db4451ffe838832168d4a088c40841
     
    1PW, Mar 16, 2016
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    The Malwarebytes Corporation has released Junkware Removal Tool (JRT) 8.0.5 (04.20.2016:1) on 22-April-2016.
    Home: https://www.malwarebytes.org/junkwareremovaltool/

    Announcement and Changelog: Junkware Removal Tool (JRT) 8.0.5 Released

    Changelog:
    Download: https://www.malwarebytes.org/junkwareremovaltool/ or autochecks for update.

    VT: 0/56 Digitally Signed/Countersigned.

    SHA256: 73c3ccb718f433e0f6ca8190f161bac2e77b969e34d2149ba33cad9e8ad2b870
     
    1PW, Apr 22, 2016
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    The Malwarebytes Corporation has released Junkware Removal Tool (JRT) 8.0.6 (04.27.2016:1) on 22-April-2016.
    Home: https://www.malwarebytes.org/junkwareremovaltool/

    Announcement and Changelog: Junkware Removal Tool (JRT) 8.0.6 Released

    Changelog:
    Download: https://www.malwarebytes.org/junkwareremovaltool/ or autochecks for update.

    VT: 1/56 Digitally Signed/Countersigned.

    SHA256: e1fd26c4df70e94d968d84a1c1996c52c5e777bd47078bd57ff298473b8a785c
     
    1PW, Apr 28, 2016
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    Does this app allow you to override something it wants to remove, or does it just remove without asking?
     
    Adric, Apr 29, 2016
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    @Adric It automatically deletes everything, which is why I don't use it.
     
    roger_m, Apr 29, 2016
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    Hello Adric:

    When the system in question has been setup/permitted to do so, one of the very first actions the current JRT takes is to generate a Windows System Restore Point (SRP) before performing any of its remaining tasks.

    HTH
     
    1PW, Apr 29, 2016
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  20. Adric

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    I will pass too.
     
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    Although system-restore point is generated, there is some risk.
    Restore does not always work, or and corruptes Adobe licensing...

    In my opinion JRT and ComboFix are risky tools, only use them if anything else fails.
     
    Hiltihome, Apr 29, 2016
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  22. roger_m

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    In my opinion the chance of something getting broken and having issues after running JRT would be very minimal. The biggest issue in my opinion is that JRT may remove software you actually use. At least with AdwCleaner, you can view the detected items, and uncheck files and registry keys you want to keep.

    I remember that JRT was removing the PC-Doctor diagnostics software that comes preinstalled on a lot of laptops. That is something I would not want removed, as it can be useful. I don't know if JRT still removes it as I have not used it for months.
     
    roger_m, Apr 29, 2016
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    I agree, when it comes to standard software,
    but on machines that use custom software, or software that is not widely spread, there is a high risk.
    That said, the high risk is with any other on demand, or on access Anti Malware.

    The difference is that, with JRT, or ComboFix, there is no option to choose, what to purge and what to keep.
     
    Hiltihome, Apr 29, 2016
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    Backups, backups, backups.

    Of course that never seems to be the case with the systems of others.
     
    1PW, Apr 29, 2016
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  25. Hiltihome

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    Just as you where writing, I did a full image backup of my system drive, that is stored on a removeable disc, that is stored outside my office,
    in an burglarproof and fireproof cellar.

    But that's just me....
     
    Hiltihome, Apr 29, 2016
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