Dr.Web CureIt! vs Dr.Web LiveDisk

Dr.Web CureIt! is a Windows utility for scanning and curing malware on infected workstations. It is suited to on-demand checks rather than ongoing protection: the free version supports one-time scans, and the program does not provide real-time virus protection. A download includes current virus definitions, but there is no automatic update feature, so home users need to download it again for a current scan. The free version cannot select particular scan objects or use command-line parameters. Dr.Web CureIt! Pro adds selective scanning of files, folders, drives, virtual drives, network resources, and individual processes, plus command-line use in scripts and scheduled or automated IT systems. Pro also includes quarantine management with export, import, and cleaning. During free scans, the utility sends scanning statistics and system information to Doctor Web; the company says it does not transmit personal information that reveals identity. Sending statistics is optional in the paid version. The free plan is free for one-time scanning; the Pro plan is listed for five or ten days, with no price listed.

Dr.Web LiveDisk is a free antivirus recovery tool for systems damaged by viruses or malware. It starts from a DVD or USB drive as emergency media, then launches the Dr.Web CureIt! scanner automatically. Users can choose a scan mode, run a quick scan or adjust scan settings. LiveDisk can remove viruses and suspicious files, restore infected items, and copy important data to external media or another computer. On startup it detects and mounts hard-drive partitions and establishes a network connection if possible. The included Midnight Commander file manager can search for and copy information, and the boot menu offers Memtest86+. Creating a USB drive requires at least 1 GB of free space; formatting is optional, and the creation application leaves existing files unchanged by default. USB booting requires BIOS support for a USB HDD device. Doctor Web advises checking that LiveDisk is current and updating its virus databases if needed, and lists 24/7 online technical support.