OTL has a CleanUp feature that will automatically remove many of the tools that are commonly used in malware removal from the user's machine. In addition there are a number of switches that can be used both for diagnostic purposes and for malware removal. OTL has a wide range of directives that can be used both to manipulate the computer's processes and to fix problems you have identified. Many user's develop their own lists of custom scans to deliver the exact information that they wish to see regarding a system. As the malware runs its course, if it becomes obsolete and is no longer a threat, the custom scans can be removed and new ones implemented if necessary. You can see where this is currently being utilized in the G2G Malware and Spyware Cleaning Guide. Simply implementing a new custom scan for the specific information needed is all that is required. As malware continues to find new ways to infect systems, OTL is not required to be updated to identify it. One of OTL's greatest strengths is its ability to perform custom scans for any files or registry data. However, especially when another tool has been used as a starter, OTL can be used as a follow up tool to add to the understanding of a machine's infection and allow for fixes that might otherwise be risky or onerous in their preparation and application. It is helpful not only in the identification of malware but also in telling you some useful information about the user's computer. Generally OTL is used as an initial diagnosis tool at the start of a problem analysis. Care should be exercised in interpretation and fixing when working with Windows 8 or above. While OTL will scan and work with Windows 8 it has not been designed to take into account any changes made since Windows 7. Note: The public version of the OTL tool is no longer being updated or maintained. It does not work with Windows 9x machines. It will work with all Windows OS NT and later, that is, Operating Systems from 2000 through to Windows 7.
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