This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.5 License by Daniel J. Parente initially on 2 August 2005.
Virus & Spyware Eradication and Optimization Utilities
On this page:
Online Removal - Installable Removal
- Specialized Removal Utilities - Diagnostic
Utilities - Optimization and Helpful Tools - Disclaimer & License
This is a set of links that should be helpful in removing viruses, spyware and worms from a computer system. I feel compelled to warn you that some of the authors of these programs have not yet seen the glory of FireFox, so some programs may only work with Internet Explorer. Most of the links are set up to open in a new window for ease of multitasking. In any case, enjoy freeing yourself and others from the scourge of viruses, worms and spyware.
Also, please read the disclaimer I have posted before using this page. Additionally, this page is always beta since new virus and spyware removal tools come out periodically. I will endeavor to keep it up to date, but can not guarantee it.
Free Online Scanners with Removal Capability
BitDefender Antivirus, Virus Removal
Panda ActiveScan, Virus Removal and Spyware Detection
RAV Antivirus Online, Virus Removal
TrendMicro Housecall, Virus Removal
TrendMicro Spyware Scanner, Virus Removal
Free Installable Scanners and Related Utilities with Removal Capability
AdAware SE Free Edition, Adware Removal
Avast! 4 Home Edition, Virus Removal
AVG AntiVirus Free Edition, Virus Removal
HijackThis, Advanced Registry Key Eradication Utility
Spybot Search and Destroy 1.4, Spyware Eradication and Immunization
Webroot Spysweeper Trial, Spyware Eradication
Worm, Virus and Spyware Removal Utilities
AVG AntiVirus Tools, Specialized Worm Removal Tools
Spyware Blaster, Spyware Immunization Utility
Symantec Removal Tools, Specialized Removal Tools for Worms, Trojans and Viruses
TrendMicro CWShredder, CoolWebSearch Removal Tool
McAfee FreeScan, Virus Detection without Removal
Norton Virus Scan, Virus Detection without Removal
Norton Online Security Analysis, Analysis of Security Threats
Optimization Utilities and Other Helpful Tools
BootVis, Boot Performance Trace and Optimization Utility
Everest Home Edition, System Configuration Information Utility
Windows Cleanup!, Temporary and Unused Files Optimization Utility
Windows Update, Updating Utilities for Windows Operating Systems
Windows Update Repair Utility, Fixes some errors running Windows Update
I feel compelled also to declare the following disclaimer: By accessing and/or using this page, you are signaling that you have released me ("the author") of all liability for any damage, direct or indirect, to your computer, other computers, yourself, other people, the ecosystem, the planet Earth or the known Universe or any subset thereof, that may have resulted from this page or any of the pages it links to. Furthermore, you are responsible for complying with the laws of the state of Illinois and Kansas and the United States of America (the areas in which this site is posted), along with your own jurisdiction and for following the terms of use and all licensing agreements associated with the linked programs.
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons
Attribution-ShareAlike 2.5 License by Daniel J. Parente initially on 2 August 2005.