AdwCleaner is a Free Adware Cleaner created by Malwarebytes. First and formost, this freeware can be used to detect and remove adware, unwanted toolbars, browser hijackers, and other Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs). Additionally users can select their language from a droplist, and translate on the fly. A historical log file is also created each time the tool is run. A built in quarantine manager is also included. Hence it’s easy to restore deleted files and registry changes.
PC Cleaner is a “Free Malware Scanner” created by Avira. This portable anti malware software tool can be stored and run entirely from a USB drive. PC Cleaner works to help detect and remove malware infections other Anti Malware software might miss. Additionally, you can use it alongside your existing anti malware software. Avira PC Cleaner will run on Windows XP and later Operating Systems.
ESET’s SysInspector is an invaluable Free and Portable Threat Diagnostics tool that makes it easier to deal with a system infected with Malware. Once run, SysInspector displays detailed information regarding running processes, network connections, important registry entries, services, drivers, scheduled tasks and system information. Results can be filtered by risk level to help narrow down potential threats. Logs can be saved and or sent to a consultant.
G Data FakeAVCleaner is a Free Portable System Tool Removal software. It can be used to detect and remove most “System Tool” types of rogue Antivirus Software aka; Scareware. Fake Antivirus System Tool Software is typically installed by the user after being notified by a pop up claiming that their PC has been infected. GData FakeAVCleaner can be used to quickly remove most of these Fake Antivirus System Tools.
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.
Trend Micro System Cleaner (SysClean) is a Portable Malware Spyware Scanner created by Trend Micro. This Free Malware Spyware Remover can be used to scan for and terminate all running malicious software and then delete any malware or spyware copies on all drives. This tool can be stored and run from a USB device. For best results run SysClean in Safe Mode.
SUPERAntiSpyware is a Free Spyware, Malware and Adware detection and removal tool created by Nick Skrepetos. This on demand scanner can be used to quickly detect and remove Spyware, Adware, Malware, Trojans, Dialers, Worms, KeyLoggers, HiJackers, Parasites, Rootkits, and many other security threats, even on a very compromised system.
Spybot Search and Destroy 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 flash drive.
ViruClean Virus Cleaner is a Freeware Portable Virus and Malware Scanner and Cleaner created by Rizone. It is meant to be stored and run from a Flash Drive. ViruClean can be used to help detect and remove threats that may have been missed by your current Antivirus or Antimalware solution. Both 32 and 64 bit Anti Virus solutions are available.
The Emsisoft Emergency USB is a very powerful and handy Free Scanner to bring with you on a USB Key. It can be used to detect and remove Trojans, Spyware, Adware, Worms, Dialers, Keyloggers and other malign programs. Created by Emsi Software, this tool comes with Emsisoft a-squared Free, Emsisoft Commandline Scanner, Emsisoft Anti-Malware, Emsisoft Anti-Dialer, Emsisoft HiJackFree and Mamutu.
HouseCall is a Free Portable Antivirus Software created by Trend Micro. It can be used for detection and removal of potential viruses, trojans, worms, and malware that might reside on your PC. This appears to be a stand alone Free Antivirus Tool that installs temp files during it’s launch and removes them on exit. It also should not interfere with any other Antivirus or Antimalware software that may be 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.
Remove Fake Antivirus is a Free and Portable utility created by Olzen of Free of Virus. The tool can be used to remove some of the most common Rogue Antivirus Software from your PC. There are many fake Antivirus programs in circulation that contain viruses, trojans and malware. Some even attempt to lure the end user into purchasing a Fake AntiVirus Removal product.
IObit Security 360 is a Free Malware and Spyware removal tool created by IObit. It can be used to detect and remove bots, worms, spyware, adware, trojans, keyloggers, and hijackers. IS360 is acclaimed to be the fastest Malware and Spyware scanner on the market. However, the most important feature is that it ships with an IS360 Portable Creator, enabling you to create a portable version of the Scanner to take with you on a USB device.
BlackLight is a Free RootKit Eliminator offered by F-Secure Corporation. BlackLight is stand alone (portable) and can detect files, folders and other processes that might be hidden from the user and or programs and can then proceed to clean and remove them. Additionally, BlackLight can detect and remove some types of hidden malware by renaming the malware.
SpyDLLRemover is a Portable Spyware Remover created by SecurityXploded, that can be used to Detect Spyware and then Remove or Delete Spyware from a Windows System. This Spyware Scanner is able to locate hidden Rootkit processes and suspcious injected DLLs. Threatlevels are displayed in the scan results and the user can choose which Spyware DLL items to remove.
AppRemover is a Portable Application that can quickly and easily completely remove Antivirus and AntiSpyware programs and the traces they leave behind. It can also remove Antivirus and AntiSpyware software that previously failed to fully uninstall. Very useful tool when you need to fully remove all other security software before attempting to install a new Antivirus or AntiSpyware software product.
Norman Malware Cleaner is just as the name states, a Portable Malware Cleaner that can be stored and run directly from a USB Flash Drive or other portable device. The FREE Antimalware software can be used to detect, kill and remove specific (malware) malicious software. Norman is a world leader and pioneer in proactive content security solutions and forensics malware tools. Norman Malware Cleaner is just one of their Free offerings.
AMPAWsmasherX is a Free Portable Autorun Antivirus, AntiMalware and Registry protection tool. It can be used to detect and prevent autorun viruses trojans and worms from editing your registry and ultimately entering your machine. Please note that some programs legitimately make use of an autorun.inf file and false alerts although rare are possible.
Glary Utilities is a Free Computer Maintenance utility that can ultimately be used to help keep your computer clean and running smoothly. Gary Utilities includes a Registry Cleaner, Shortcut Fixer, Temporary File Cleaner, Spyware Remover ,Startup Manager, and a Tracks Eraser that can be used to Remove Internet History Activity. This PC Maintenance tool is offered as a Portable Software by the Author and can be stored and run directly from a USB device.
AVZ AntiViral Toolkit is a Portable AntiMalware and Portable AntiSpyware Solution that was created by a Russian named Oleg Zaytsev to remove adware and spyware, network worms, trojan horses (Trojan, TrojanDownloader, TrojanSpy) and Dialers. The utility implements specialized algorithms for detecting keyloggers, finding and blocking rootkits etc. AVZ was developed as a stand alone antiviral toolkit but Oleg recently went to work for Kaspersky. As a result, the product is said to now be a part of the Kaspersky 2009.
HijackThis is a Free utility that can be used to detect settings that may have been changed by Spyware or Malware. HijackThis is available as a stand alone executable, making for a great Portable AntiSpyware and Portable Anti Malware detection tool to add to your collection. HijackThis scans your computer, displaying items or settings that have been changed. You are then given the opportunity to selectively remove these items from your machine.
CWShredder is a Portable AntiSpyware program offered by Trend Micro. It can be used to detect and remove all traces of the CoolWebSearch family of Spyware. CoolWebSearch is a browser hijacker. This type of spyware changes your home page and installs bookmarks or shortcuts on your desktop, significantly slows down your PC and may cause Windows to crash or reboot. CWShredder is a free Portable Spyware Remover that you can take with you to help you remove CoolWebSearch once and for all.
a-squared HiJackFree (now called Emergency Kit?) is an informative system analysis tool that advanced users and administrators can use to help detect and then remove all types of 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. This System Process tool requires 4.4MB of free disk space for installation.
Dr.WEB CureIt is a FREE Portable AntiVirus and Portable AntiSpyware utility that has the ability 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. This application also supports multiple languages if detected via the operating system. Dr.WEB CureIt can be run directly from a portable device.
