Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool is a free antivirus utility. Kaspersky Lab healing utility
Kaspersky program overview
Computer version Kaspersky Free - This free antivirus For effective protection computer from viruses, potentially dangerous programs, Trojans, worms and other harmful objects. In addition, the program will protect against malicious and phishing sites, and has modules for protecting instant messengers and email programs.
mobile version Kaspersky Mobile Antivirus- This multifunctional antivirus for Android devices, providing reliable protection from SMS scammers, malicious sites, APK files and applications. The antivirus will protect your personal data from unauthorized persons, and thanks to the Anti-Theft function, it will instantly find lost phone(will tell its location on the map).
Stay in touch! Computer version distributed free of charge for 1 year (without registration) for non-commercial use in Russia and Ukraine and Belarus.
System requirements for computer
- System: Windows 10, Windows 8 (8.1), Vista, XP or Windows 7 (x86 or x64).
System requirements for the phone
- System: Android 4.1 or later.
| Antivirus capabilities |
System protection
- Protection against various viruses (worms, Trojan horses, backdoors, potentially dangerous programs, rootkits, etc.) in real time.
- Protection Email and IM clients (ICQ, QIP, Yahoo, etc.) from letters containing malicious objects.
- Protection from malicious and phishing websites.
- Security secure connection in Wi-Fi networks.
- Module support Kaspersky Security Network for additional protection. With its help, the antivirus will instantly respond to the emergence of new threats and will contain information about the reputation of programs and websites.
- Checking the system for viruses using signature and heuristic analysis. The antivirus supports several scanning modes (full, fast, custom and removable devices). In addition, you can run a computer scan on a schedule. For example, once a week at a certain time.
- Examination postal letters for the presence of malicious objects.
- Search and remove rootkits.
- Maintaining a report of detected threats.
- Quarantine support. Backups suspicious and malicious objects are quarantined. If you decide that the object is not malicious, then you can restore it.
- Task manager support.
- Setting a password to access the antivirus. You can prevent settings from changing, ending, or uninstalling a program by strangers or malware.
- Setting the security level for file or web antivirus. By default in the settings it is set average level. However, if you suspect that there are a lot of viruses on your computer, you should install high level security.
- Selecting actions when potentially dangerous or malicious objects are detected.
Kaspersky Free 19.0.0.1088 for Windows 7/8/10
- Added protection against network attacks.
- Added a module for monitoring network activity.
- Added AMSI (Antimalware Scan Interface) for checking scripts.
- Improved design of the "Tools" and "Recommended Settings" windows.
- Notifications have been improved.
- Support for operating systems has been discontinued Windows systems XP and Windows Vista.
- Antivirus stability has been improved.
- Minor bugs fixed.
| Screenshots of the program |
Some viruses can harm not only your computer, but also the antivirus that is installed on this computer. From exposure to viruses normal operation the antivirus is stopped, as a result of which your computer is at risk. In order to neutralize viruses, Kaspersky Lab has released special utility called Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool.
In addition, using Kaspersosky's free healing utility, you can perform a comprehensive system scan for viruses and malware. If necessary, the utility will quickly eliminate detected viruses.
I want to introduce you to this utility by telling you about the pros and cons of the program, after which you can decide to download it from the link at the end of the article. 
Pros of Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool:
1. The program is available for download absolutely free and has no internal purchases.
2. Nice and intuitive interface. For some reason, the developers of some healing utilities do not pay enough attention to such an important component as a well-thought-out program interface. Kaspersky Lab took care of this aspect, so you will not have any difficulties when launching the utility for the first time.
3. The program does not conflict with antiviruses and other antivirus programs third party manufacturers, so you don’t have to delete them in order to use Kaspersosky utility normally. This means that the program does not care at all whether you use Kaspersky antivirus or antivirus from any other manufacturer.
4. The utility is capable of finding and eliminating viruses that are not included in the signature database. If many antiviruses search for viruses based on the existing antivirus database, then the Kaspersky utility uses a different algorithm that is capable of finding not only those viruses that were included in its database, but also still unknown viruses.
5. The utility can “clean” infected files. Now you don’t have to delete the infected program - Kaspersky utility will find the virus code in it and remove it.
6. If the virus that has infected your computer is blocking the installation of an anti-virus utility, then you can completely install it using Windows Safe Mode.
7. After collecting all the necessary information, the program will create special scripts that you can subsequently use for manual treatment.
This is where the advantages of the utility end, so I move on to the disadvantages.
Disadvantages of Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool.
1. The healing utility is by no means an antivirus, which can provide complete protection of your computer in real time. This product should only be used as an addition to your existing antivirus.
2. This utility cannot independently update its databases. Therefore, in order for subsequent system checks to be effective, you will have to periodically visit the official Kaspersky Lab website to download and install current updates. Please note that the fourth plus of the utility, which I cited above, does not in any way exempt you from updating the program.
3. Lack of help and additional services. Kaspersky Lab has deprived this product any service support. Therefore, if you encounter problems while working with the utility, you will have to contact thematic forums.
Despite its shortcomings, Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool is a worthwhile product that will perfectly complement your existing antivirus and can significantly increase the protection of your computer.
A proprietary utility from Kaspersky Lab Kaspersky AVP Tool - This free scanner, which quickly and efficiently detects Trojans, viruses, Internet worms and thousands of other threats. They are then either deleted or moved to quarantine.
The Kaspersky AVP Tool program has a fairly simple appearance. Its installation on an infected computer takes place within a couple of minutes - even if we are talking about Safe Windows mode. The search for malware is carried out using signature databases and has its own heuristic analyzer.
In the last Kaspersky versions The AVP Tool, which you can download from the website, has been greatly improved user interface. The creators of the scanner simplified the installer and configured it to run from flash drives. The treatment of active infection, as well as the self-defense of the process itself, has also been improved. Don’t forget about the use of cloud technologies called Kaspersky Security Network.
Among the features of Kaspersky AVP Tool:
- Completely free antivirus utility to quickly check your computer.
- The program has a simple appearance.
- Allows you to collect information about the system and makes the creation of treatment scripts completely interactive.
- Manual and automatic treatment of your PC from Trojans, viruses and worms.
Of course, the price for having a free scanner is that Kaspersky AVP Tool does not provide the user with real-time protection. It also does not include a module for automatic update virus databases. This utility will not replace a regular antivirus. Therefore, we advise you to install a free antivirus, which you can download here, or purchase a paid one.
For a new PC scan (for example, in a week or in a month), the user will need to download this utility again with the latest antivirus databases. With other antivirus Kaspersky programs AVP Tool does not conflict, so can be used as additional remedy protection.
- Letter. Please tell us on your website about, for example, Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool or Kaspersky Security Scan, I think they deserve attention. I just had an argument with a friend, he tells me that the best anti-virus utility that works without installation on the computer is . I don’t argue, and you often mention it in your articles, it actually finds and neutralizes malware well, but I think the utilities from Kaspersky are no worse than the utilities from Dr.Web. Kaspersky Lab even has a utility called TDSSKiller.exe - it finds and neutralizes malware such as rootkits. There is an article on your website about, but not a word about the above-mentioned utilities. Or you think that they are not effective in fighting viruses. Max.
- Letter No. 2 I downloaded the utility from Kaspersky Kaspersky Security Scan, but it turns out that it does not remove viruses, but simply informs about threats and the security status of your computer. I don’t understand what the point is in using it then. Without a signature.
- Letter No. 3 Admin, help with advice. When scanning the computer for the presence of rootkits using the Kaspersky utility TDSSKiller, it was found suspicious object, medium danger – Service: sptd. The instructions for using the utility say: copy the suspicious object to quarantine and then send the files to Kaspersky Virus Lab or check for viruses on VirusTotal.com. In short, I copied a suspicious file to quarantine and wanted to check it on the VirusTotal.com website, but I can’t find the quarantine itself, there is no information about this anywhere in the program settings, the Kaspersky forum advised me to carefully read the instructions for using the TDSSKiller program, but there is no such information in the instructions either. Without a signature.
Free Kaspersky utilities
In this article we will download and use it in combat conditions free utilities Kaspersky- Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool, Kaspersky Security Scan, and anti-rootkit utility TDSSKiller. Let's get acquainted with the Kaspersky Rescue Disk. How everything works for Kaspersky (and it works), you will see for yourself and draw a conclusion.Undoubtedly, it is worth carrying anti-virus utilities from Kaspersky on a flash drive and using them as needed in the fight against viruses. I didn’t write anything about these utilities only because I simply don’t have enough time.
All Kaspersky Lab products include latest developments in the field of anti-virus technologies, including new “cloud” technologies. Take, for example, Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool (AVPTool) - a constantly updated free antivirus scanner. It should be used from time to time to scan your computer for the presence of malware. By scanning your computer, this utility neutralizes malicious programs located on your computer: Trojans, Internet worms, rootkits, as well as spyware and adware. Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool can be launched in automatic and manual mode.- But it is important to know that this utility does not provide real-time protection for your computer, that is, Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool will not replace you standard antivirus, but will only help him. Working on your computer, Kaspersky utilities do not conflict with the anti-virus software you have installed.
- Very important note. You should know everything about all the utilities you use so that the situation described in the second letter does not happen. The Kaspersky Security Scan utility does not actually remove viruses, but you still need to use it and now you will see how. We will check the functionality of free Kaspersky utilities on my friend’s computer; when visiting one site that turned out to be malicious, he planted two Trojans for himself - in the Startup folder and the temporary files Temp.
Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool
Let's start with the Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool utility, analyze all its settings and check our computer for viruses.
The language is Russian and click Download, then download the program installer to our computer and run it.
We agree with license agreement and press Get to work.
The free utility Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool can be launched in Automatic check , there is also a Manual Treatment mode.
Before you click Run scan, I advise you to go to the program settings. In option Check area, be sure to check My Documents, My Mail and most importantly Disk (C:). Why?
When scanning an infected computer, I did not check Disk (C:) and Kaspersky utility Virus Removal Tool found only one virus in startup,
, but did not find the second malicious program - located in the temporary folder Temp files
. I had to rescan Drive (C:) separately, and only after rescanning was the virus found.
Security level can be left in the middle
Option Action, you can check the box - Prompt when detected.
If the Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool utility detects a virus program on you, it will inform you to Disinfect, (if possible) Delete (recommended) or Skip.
So, let's go, let's press Run scan
First Trojan horse was found 8 minutes later.
The second Trojan, as I already said, was found during a second scan, so do not forget to select drive (C:) for scanning in the program settings. The utility immediately suggested removing the second malicious program.
As for manual treatment. It takes place in three stages. Click Collecting information about the system,
The utility collects the information it needs, which is located in the file avptool_sysinfo.zip 
Next, register on the Kaspersky Lab forum in the Anti-Virus thread, ask your question and attach the archive avptool_sysinfo.zip, you should definitely receive an answer, and sometimes specialists may offer you to run a script, which you need to copy into the Execute script window and click Run script.
http://support.kaspersky.ru/6182
At the end of the utility, the following proposal is received. If you press the button Install protection, we will immediately go to the page with paid antivirus solutions Kaspersky Lab.
Free utility Kaspersky Security Scan
Let's move on to the second Kaspersky Security Scan utility, we will check the same infected computer with two viruses: in Startup and in the Temp temporary files folder.
The Kaspersky Security Scan utility does not remove viruses, but after scanning the computer it provides detailed information about the threats in your operating system and where they are found, vulnerabilities and other problems. It all looks like this.
Let's go to the page again http://www.kaspersky.ru/virusscanner, select Kaspersky Security Scan and click Download.
Download and run the utility. Again I want to say that if Quick check you are not satisfied, then choose Full check. In my case the situation is Quick check repeated, she found only one virus in Startup.
During a full scan, the utility found a second malware in temporary files
C:\Users\Username\AppData\Local\Temp
Over time
The free Kaspersky Security Scan utility will give you this report. Click on the arrow.
What condition is it in? antivirus program on your computer, I received a warning because my anti-virus program was disabled at the time the utility was running.
If the utility finds malware, it will give you their location.
Rescue Disk Kaspersky Rescue Disk
The advantage of checking the operating system with boot disk The salvation over other utilities is that the malicious programs located in the operating system are in an inoperative state, one might say - they are simply lying on the hard drive.
Select Kaspersky Rescue Disk and click download.
The disk image is downloaded to ISO format, burn it onto a blank. Who doesn't know how to burn ISO image on blank disk CD or DVD, read our article
So, after we have burned the image onto a blank CD, we boot our computer from the Kaspersky Rescue Disk. Again, for those who don’t know how, read our article
In this window, to continue loading, you need to press any key on the keyboard.
We choose the language Russian, however, who needs which one.
We accept the conditions - press key 1.
Choose Graphic mode.
Wait for the disks to mount.
Here is the desktop of the Kaspersky Rescue Disk antivirus disk. Let's look at the main capabilities of the disk.
Click on Kaspersky Rescue Disk to open a settings window; there is nothing complicated to manage here. In the settings, we additionally mark drive C: for virus scanning, or if you want all drives, but the scan in this case will take a very long time. Click on the button Run check objects.
Kaspersky Rescue Disk has a registry editor, which you will agree is very convenient, by the way, in earlier versions there was no disk.
You can also use the File Manager if you need to move your files from one partition hard drive another.
And using the built-in browser you can access the Internet.
TDSSKiller - protection against rootkits
Well, the turn has come to the TDSSKiller utility, which can help you detect and neutralize rootkits on your computer. Rootkit - a program for hiding presence malware in the operating system, helps the attacker manage the hacked Windows and hide traces of his malicious activities by hiding destructive processes and the rootkit itself.
You can download it on the official website of Kaspersky Lab, by the way it is available at this link detailed instructions using the utility http://support.kaspersky.ru/5353?el=88446 Click Download the file TDSSKiller.exe
Download and launch.
If the program displays a window indicating that an update is available for download, click on Download update.
By default, the utility is configured optimally and there is no need to change anything. Click Start checking.
If after scanning the program displays the following window - Suspicious object, medium danger - Service: sptd, then this is not scary. Service: sptd is a program service - a disk drive emulator Daemon tools. You may ask - How can you determine whether it’s scary or not?
TDSSKiller can detect the following suspicious services or files:
Hidden service– hidden key in the registry;
Blocked service– inaccessible key in the registry;
Hidden file – hidden file hidden on disk when enumerated in the standard way;
Locked file- the file on the disk is not available for opening in the standard way;
Spoofed file- when reading, the file’s contents are not real;
Rootkit.Win32.BackBoot.gen - suspected to be infected boot entry MBR.
For detailed analysis, Kaspersky Lab, advises copying detected objects to quarantine by selecting the Copy to quarantine action (the file will not be deleted!!!), then sending the files to Kaspersky Virus Lab or VirusTotal.com scanning.
Quarantine location is the root of the C:\TDSSKiller_Quarantine driveOpen the website VirusTotal.com, then click Choose File
Open and Check
At one time I established that this file is safe, but to be completely sure, our reader can send it to Kaspersky Virus Lab.
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The Virus Removal Tool utility is one of the most effective means to detect and eliminate almost any virus programs. Its main advantage is that it does not require installation on a computer. Just download and run it, and then it will do everything itself.
This utility has a lot of advantages, including:
- The program is distributed on the Internet completely free of charge.
- The utility has nice design and very easy to use. With her help even initial user PC will be able to conduct full check systems.
- Virus Removal Tool does not conflict with those installed on your computer, so you don’t have to disable them during the scan.
- The utility uses signature and heuristic analysis in its work, which allows it to detect new and unknown viruses.
- The program can treat infected files.
- If the infected computer cannot start normally, this utility can be started in safe mode.
- After the program has collected all necessary information about the installed OS, it will create scripts with which you can perform manual treatment.
But in addition to a wide list of advantages, like any program, Virus Removal Tool has a number of disadvantages:
- The program works online, protecting the system, and scans and disinfects only on demand. After single use The program is uninstalled.
- The utility does not know how to update databases, so before new check old database you need to delete and download a new one.
- Because The utility is free, it does not contain additional service. For example, the user will not be able to ask Kaspersky Lab a question if he suddenly encounters any difficulties. Answers to questions can only be obtained from other users on Kaspersky forums.
Performing a system check
The Virus Removal Tool utility can be downloaded from the official website using the link below. After downloading and unpacking the archive, you must agree to the license agreement and click the “Get Started” button. Now the antivirus utility is ready to work.
The program already contains recommended parameters for the first system scan. To start scanning, you just need to click “Run scan”. The utility will check all critical areas, and then you can scan HDD. To do this, click on the gear icon and check all the boxes in the “Scanning area” column. If you have a large amount of data on your computer, the scan may take quite a while. long time. In order not to follow long process, in the “Actions” menu, you can select the “Treatment” and “Delete if treatment is not possible” checkboxes.
Please note that if unlicensed software is installed on the computer, the program can recognize them as a threat to the system, so it is recommended not to check the “Delete” box if there is unlicensed software on the PC. When all the settings are set, you can go to the “Automatic check” section and start the process. Upon completion of the scan, you will be able to view the monitoring results from the “Reports” section.