Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool

Protecting a system against malware is much easier than cleaning an infected one. If a virus manages to get past your security measures, you may end up reinstalling your operating system, because most antivirus programs will remove infected files altogether. However, before you resort to drastic measures, you can try Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool, which is tailored specifically for systems that are already infected.

Running a setup file is all you have to do to get Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool up and running. It won't be installed anywhere, so you have to run the setup file each time you wish to scan your computer. The software is compatible with all modern Windows operating systems and it doesn't have any special requirements. Furthermore, it won't conflict with any existing antivirus tools on your computer.

You can begin scanning right away, just by clicking a large Start button on the software's compact user interface. By default, Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool will scan the system memory, hidden startup objects and disk boot sectors, but you can aim it at other components as well. The software can be set to scan common locations, like disk partitions, emails, the Documents folder or removable drives. Additionally, you can set it to scan specific files and folders on the hard drive.

While most antivirus programs delete infected files right away, Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool actually attempts to disinfect the files. The severity of its security level can be increased or decreased in the general settings menu, where you can find other useful tweaking controls.

While scanning, the software can disinfect or remove files automatically or it can prompt you for an action. Another way to remove viruses is to get help from an online service. All you need to do is click a button, let the software scan your system, applications and drivers and send a report. You will receive a script file, which you must load on the same interface, to start disinfecting the system.