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Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool

Ch 136.9of 31 Malware Removal Software
  1. 1Runs onLinux, Windows
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3Threat quarantineYes
  4. 4Scheduled scansNo
  5. 5Operating systemsmulti os
  6. 6Remediation automationautomatic
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Overview

Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool is ranked #13 of 31 in malware removal software on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, Windows. There is a free plan.

Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool plans and pricing

All plans
Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool Free Free on-demand scanner · no installation · no continuous background protection kaspersky.com · 7 Oct 2026

Compared on malware removal software

Free plan
Yeskaspersky.com
Threat quarantine
Yeskaspersky.com
Scheduled scans
Nokaspersky.com
Operating systems
multi_oskaspersky.com
Remediation automation
automatickaspersky.com

Facts

Purpose
The free on-demand tool scans an infected computer and removes viruses, adware, riskware, Trojans, and rootkits it finds.kaspersky.com · 7 Oct 2026
On-demand operation
The tool runs when started and does not provide continuous background protection.kaspersky.com · 7 Oct 2026
Portable use
It requires no installation, can run directly from a USB drive, and removes itself from the system when closed.kaspersky.com · 7 Oct 2026
Active infections
Kaspersky says its disinfection technology is designed to target active infections, including malware that resists removal or blocks standard antivirus software.kaspersky.com · 7 Oct 2026
Second opinion
Kaspersky says the tool can be used alongside existing security as an on-demand second opinion.kaspersky.com · 7 Oct 2026
Scan targets
Users can choose scan areas including startup objects, boot sectors, system memory, and hard drive volumes.kaspersky.com · 7 Oct 2026
Quick scan
The help page says the default Quick Scan checks system memory, startup objects, and boot sectors.support.kaspersky.com · 7 Oct 2026
Custom scan
Users can define a custom scan scope, including a full scan, individual directories, system volumes, or all volumes.support.kaspersky.com · 7 Oct 2026
Command line
The Linux unpacker supports command-line options including help, file integrity checking, a custom temporary directory, and unpacking without launching the application.support.kaspersky.com · 7 Oct 2026
Platform
Kaspersky describes the utility as intended to check and disinfect infected computers running Microsoft Windows.support.kaspersky.com · 7 Oct 2026
Update requirement
The Kaspersky help page says the tool alerts users when an update is needed and requires an internet connection to update the utility.support.kaspersky.com · 7 Oct 2026
Support
Kaspersky provides online technical support and help documentation for the utility.support.kaspersky.com · 7 Oct 2026
Maker history
Kaspersky says the company was established on June 26, 1997.kaspersky.com · 7 Oct 2026

Company

Founded
1997kaspersky.com · 23 Sept 2026

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