Free virus removal tools
Free virus removal tools offered by various antivirus vendors
Free online scanners: reviews and links
There are many free online scanners available on the market. But how well do they work? AV-Test.org tested 9 of them for detection of in-the-wild viruses. We review 5 that passed.
There are many free online scanners available on the market. But how well do they work? AV-Test.org tested 9 of them for detection of in-the-wild viruses. We review 5 that passed.
McAfee AVERT Stinger
Free tool takes the sting out of several newer viruses.
Free tool takes the sting out of several newer viruses.
Klez and Bugbear Removal Tool
The McAfee AVERT Stinger seeks out and destroys infections from Klez and BugBear. The download is a simple self-extracting, self-installing file - making it a quick and painless tool for even the most novice users.
The McAfee AVERT Stinger seeks out and destroys infections from Klez and BugBear. The download is a simple self-extracting, self-installing file - making it a quick and painless tool for even the most novice users.
A1: Virus Alert for Word 6.0
From eVirus corp, an integrated tool for Word 6.0 to detect and clean both known and unknown macro viruses.
From eVirus corp, an integrated tool for Word 6.0 to detect and clean both known and unknown macro viruses.
AAVirus
Master Boot Record (MBR) protection from Maarten Meijer. A free program to protect against and recover from boot sector viruses.
Master Boot Record (MBR) protection from Maarten Meijer. A free program to protect against and recover from boot sector viruses.
Advanced DiskScope
A free integrity checker to prevent file modifications.
A free integrity checker to prevent file modifications.
AnalogX ScriptDefender
Prevents unauthorized scripts such as Visual Basic (VBScript) and Javascript from running.
Prevents unauthorized scripts such as Visual Basic (VBScript) and Javascript from running.
AntiKak.exe
From Panda, a free utility to remove the KAK worm.
From Panda, a free utility to remove the KAK worm.
AntiVir Personal Edition
AntiVir Personal Edition, from H+BEDV, runs under Windows 9x/Me/NT/2000/XP and is available free for personal use.
AntiVir Personal Edition, from H+BEDV, runs under Windows 9x/Me/NT/2000/XP and is available free for personal use.
AVG
AVG provides a free English version language of their antivirus software for Windows.
AVG provides a free English version language of their antivirus software for Windows.
Back Orifice Eradicator
Remove Back Orifice from your system with this free tool.
Remove Back Orifice from your system with this free tool.
BadTrans Disinfection Center
F-Secure provides everything but the kitchen sink to help with BadTrans.b. Includes tool to prevent BadTrans from loading, evaluation software, and removal instructions.
F-Secure provides everything but the kitchen sink to help with BadTrans.b. Includes tool to prevent BadTrans from loading, evaluation software, and removal instructions.
BadTrans removal tool
From Softwin, a free removal tool to extricate the BadTrans.B virus from your system.
From Softwin, a free removal tool to extricate the BadTrans.B virus from your system.
BitDefender for DOS
Softwin provides a free DOS version of BitDefender, perfect for on-demand scanning of hard drives. Even features a mechanism to facilitate signature updates.
Softwin provides a free DOS version of BitDefender, perfect for on-demand scanning of hard drives. Even features a mechanism to facilitate signature updates.
BitDefender for Linux
Softwin provides a free version of BitDefender for Linux for on-demand scanning. Includes a signature updating mechanism and quarantine feature.
Softwin provides a free version of BitDefender for Linux for on-demand scanning. Includes a signature updating mechanism and quarantine feature.
BitDefender's Free Virus Removal Tools
Softwin, makers of BitDefender, provide an impressive array of free virus removal tools, all laid out on a single page making finding and downloading the right tool a snap.
Softwin, makers of BitDefender, provide an impressive array of free virus removal tools, all laid out on a single page making finding and downloading the right tool a snap.
BitDefender Mobile Protection
Softwin provides free protection for mobile devices: BitDefender for Palm OS and BitDefender for Windows CE.
Softwin provides free protection for mobile devices: BitDefender for Palm OS and BitDefender for Windows CE.
F-Secure
Thirty-day evaluations and a variety of tools can be downloaded free of charge from F-Secure.
Thirty-day evaluations and a variety of tools can be downloaded free of charge from F-Secure.
HouseCall
For a quick and easy checkup, this free online scanner by Trend Micro provides on-demand scanning with up-to-date virus definition files. Minimal, fast installation.
For a quick and easy checkup, this free online scanner by Trend Micro provides on-demand scanning with up-to-date virus definition files. Minimal, fast installation.
Panda ActiveScan
Panda's ActiveScan is fast and easy to use, but unlike Housecall or RAV, you must supply both an email address and geographical location to use the scanner.
Panda's ActiveScan is fast and easy to use, but unlike Housecall or RAV, you must supply both an email address and geographical location to use the scanner.
McAfee FreeScan
McAfee FreeScan requires formal registration prior to use (name, valid email address, licensing agreement). There are quicker online scanners just as capable that don't require registration: Housecall and RAV.
McAfee FreeScan requires formal registration prior to use (name, valid email address, licensing agreement). There are quicker online scanners just as capable that don't require registration: Housecall and RAV.
PC-cillin
Trend Micro offers 30-day evaluation software for Windows 9x, NT, and 2000.
Trend Micro offers 30-day evaluation software for Windows 9x, NT, and 2000.
Protector Plus 2000
From Proland Software, enterprise edition 30-day evaluation software for Windows NT Server, Workstation and Windows 2000.
From Proland Software, enterprise edition 30-day evaluation software for Windows NT Server, Workstation and Windows 2000.
RAV AntiVirus Online Scan
A clean interface, no required registration, and fast scan speed make RAV AntiVirus Scan Online a top notch scanner.
A clean interface, no required registration, and fast scan speed make RAV AntiVirus Scan Online a top notch scanner.
Symantec Removal Tools
From CodeRed to Stages. If you have a stubborn virus you can't get rid of, the team of experts at Symantec may have just the (free) tool you are looking for.
From CodeRed to Stages. If you have a stubborn virus you can't get rid of, the team of experts at Symantec may have just the (free) tool you are looking for.
Sophos Anti-Virus
Unix, Macintosh, Windows, Notes and NetWare versions are all offered by Sophos for 30-day evaluation.
Unix, Macintosh, Windows, Notes and NetWare versions are all offered by Sophos for 30-day evaluation.
ZoneAlarm Personal Firewall
Antivirus scanners are only part of the protection picture. To achieve system security requires other tools - most importantly, a solid firewall. The free version of ZoneAlarm provides top notch inbound and outbound protection, making your system invisible to wannabe intruders.
Antivirus scanners are only part of the protection picture. To achieve system security requires other tools - most importantly, a solid firewall. The free version of ZoneAlarm provides top notch inbound and outbound protection, making your system invisible to wannabe intruders.