The programs listed below will help you fight against these types of malicious software by helping you to detect, remove, and prevent your system from getting infected in the first place.
Anti-Virus Scanners (Real-time)
Protects your system in real-time, which can prevent or limit the effects of an virus infection.
Anti-Virus Scanners (Standalone)
These tools can test if a system is infected, or for disinfecting it after it has been contaminated.
- avast! Virus Cleaner
- Trend Micro Sysclean
- Note: Read the README.TXT file for update instructions.
- Clam AntiVirus
- Malicious Software Removal Tool
These tools can test if a system is infected, or for disinfecting it after it has been contaminated.
- ActiveScan (Panda Software)
- OneCare Safety Scanner (Microsoft)
- Kaspersky Online Scanner
Checks your system for different types of malware (spyware, keyboard loggers, trojans, etc.).
- BitDefender - Free Edition (Trailware)
- Microsoft Defender (included with Windows Vista)
- Spybot S&D
- Webroot Spy Sweeper (Trailware)
If you receive a file that you think may contain malicious code, you can upload or send it to one of the following sites below to have it scanned.
Security Tools
These programs can help protect your computer from getting infected or help you detect the existence of malicious software.
- HijackThis (Finds malware by displaying changes to your system)
- WinPatrol (Displays the contents of the critical areas in the registry and your hard drive)
- ProcessExplorer (Displays processes running on your system)
- AutoRuns (Lists programs that startup automatically)
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