Free malware remover tools and free spyware removal software. Utilities to detect and remove spyware and malware from infected computers.
DrWEB CureIt is free antivirus software. This stand alone utility can be used to quickly scan drives for viruses, and if necessary cure an infected computer. It can detect and remove most of the common threats such as worms, E-mail viruses, file viruses, stealth viruses, polymorphic viruses, boiless viruses, keyloggers, dialers, adware, hacktools, backdoors, trojans and more.
a-squared HiJackFree, now called Emergency Kit is a Malware Scanner and informative system analysis tool that advanced users and administrators can use to help detect and then remove all types of Malware; HiJackers, Spyware, Adware, Trojans and Worms. It can be used to manage autoruns, processes and associated modules, control Browser Plugins, and view all DNS entries.
HijackThis is a free utility that can be used to detect settings that may have been changed by spyware or malware. This portable security software is available as a stand alone executable, making for a great portable anti-spyware and malware detection tool to add to your collection.
Spybot Search and Destroy aka: Spybot SD, is a free security tool created by safer-networking that can be used to detect and remove Spyware and Malware, and correct registry issues. Spybot Search and Destroy Portable is a portable wrapper created by portable apps that enables you to carry this anti-spyware, anti-malware tool with you on a USB flash drive.
Microsoft Safety Scanner is a Free Antivirus, Malware, and Spyware Scanner. This stand-alone tool can perform on demand viruses, spyware, and malicious software scanning. It should be used in conjunction with an existing Antivirus solution. A caveat is that it expires every 10 days, and needs to be re-downloaded to keep up with the latest anti-malware definitions.
AdwCleaner is a Free Adware Cleaner or Adware Remover created by Malwarebytes. This portable freeware tool is designed to detect and remove adware, unwanted toolbars, browser hijackers, and other Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs). Users can easily select their language from a drop-down list, which instantly translates scanning and detection information. Additionally, a historical log file is created each time the tool is run, ensuring that you can track all detected threats.
Norton Power Eraser is a free malware removal tool. You can use this tool to detect and remove deeply embedded Malware or Crimeware, as well as other threats your Antivirus Software Application might miss. Using their most aggressive scanning technology, it detects threats very quickly.
The Emsisoft Emergency Kit portable is a very powerful and handy free scanner to bring with you on a USB stick or thumb drive. It can be used to detect and remove trojans, spyware, adware, worms, dialers, keyloggers, and other malign programs. This tool comes with features such as a-squared free, command line scanner, anti-malware, anti-dialer, HiJackFree, and Mamutu.
Glary Utilities is a free computer maintenance utility designed to help keep your PC clean, optimized, and running smoothly. Whether you're dealing with a cluttered registry, broken shortcuts, or temporary files slowing down your machine, it offers a comprehensive suite of tools to address these issues and more. It's an all-in-one solution for improving performance, enhancing security, and maintaining the overall health of your Windows system.
CWShredder is a portable anti-spyware tool from Trend Micro designed to target the CoolWebSearch (CWS) family of spyware. CWS infections are notorious browser hijackers that can change your homepage, add unwanted bookmarks, create desktop shortcuts, slow down your PC, and even cause system instability. CWShredder is a free and portable solution that you can carry on a USB drive to remove CoolWebSearch infections quickly and efficiently.
AVZ AntiViral Toolkit is a portable anti-malware and anti-spyware utility developed by Oleg Zaytsev. Designed to detect and remove adware, spyware, network worms, trojan horses (Trojan, TrojanDownloader, TrojanSpy), and dialers, AVZ also implements specialized algorithms to detect keyloggers, block rootkits, and scan for suspicious system activity. Although originally a standalone toolkit, Oleg later joined Kaspersky, and some of AVZ’s technology is now integrated into Kaspersky products.
HouseCall is a Free Portable Antivirus Software developed by Trend Micro. It provides reliable detection and removal of viruses, Trojans, worms, and malware that may reside on your PC. As a standalone antivirus tool, it installs temporary files during launch and removes them upon exit. It works without interfering with any other antivirus or antimalware software installed on your computer.
AVG Rescue CD (for USB Sticks) is a portable version of AVG Anti-Virus supplied through Linux distribution. Created by AVG, the USB flash drive version offers a stand alone bootable AntiVirus, AntiSpyware, and System Recovery Solution. The AVG Rescue USB enables you to scan for and fully remove infections.
