How to remove an mrtstub error

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Mrtstub.exe file information

The process known as Malicious Software Removal Tool Update Stub belongs to software Malicious Software Removal Tool Update Stub or Google Earth by Microsoft (www.microsoft.com).

Description: mrtstub.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\ or sometimes in a subfolder of the "My Files" folder. Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 37,496 bytes (13% of all occurrences), 96,216 bytes and 14 more variants.
The program has no visible window. The file is certified by a trustworthy company. File mrtstub.exe is not a Windows core file. Therefore the technical security rating is 36% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
The software vendor offers the option to uninstall the program using the Control Panel ⇒ Add/Remove programs ⇒ Google Earth.

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Important: Some malware camouflages itself as mrtstub.exe, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the mrtstub.exe process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.

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User Comments

file size, Vista: 96216 bytes
Gorje

w2k size 24,512 - found in root dir of my K-drive - one of 5 partitions on a 2nd HDD
Len

Appears to be a component of updating Microsoft's malware removal tool

MRTSTUB is the responsible process for corrctly copying and running updated versions of MRT.exe (Malicious Removal Tool).
Docd

While I was searching for info about mrtstub.exe it disappeared !

Its in my C:\ and the folder is called "50707cf31c8607e74f" size: 21mb. There are 2 exe-files, mrt.exe and mrtstub.exe.
Cengiz

It is a virus disguised as a malware removal tool that is currently wreaking havoc on my computer.
stacy

Belongs to Microsoft for MSRT process but if you have a good antivirus program you dont need this.Runs only if MSRT STARTS automatically(by Microsoft or if you install one version of this and start it by yourself) .Works with mrt.exe
Xphell

as on the top is gone while serching for info about it
polisan86

It's malware. It's disguised as a malware removal tool component. My computer is now fucked.
Coolx2

It's part of a temporary folder create during some instances of Windows Update
Jab

I just plugged in my USB drive and found a folder called "8f29542393f2fd5ba8702407d9b83ec8" on it. Inside was mrtstub.exe, mrt.exe._p, $shtdwn$.req, and one other file that disappeared while I was typing this. This file/folder was created by Windows Update as I was doing an update that included Microsoft's Malicious Software Removal Tool when I noticed it and it was gone after the update. I don't know why it went to my USB drive, but it did. The folder just disappeared and a new folder popped up "d25e846428511717f63956" which contained more Windows Update files.
ben

Categorized as harmful in here http://www.tech-faq.com/mrtstub-exe.html
ghong (further information)

Summary: Average user rating of mrtstub.exe: based on 16 votes with 13 reviews.

5 users think mrtstub.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's probably harmless. 4 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 3 users suspect danger. 3 users think mrtstub.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it. 4 users doesn't grade mrtstub.exe ("not sure about it").

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