What it does
Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool is a free on-demand scanner that checks and removes detected malware without a permanent installation.
Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool is intended for a machine that needs checking now. Its official explanation describes running a downloaded portable file, including from external media, to investigate and clean an existing infection. The page clearly distinguishes that job from always-on antivirus: the tool does not remain in the background protecting future activity. Keep the scan results and removal decisions as part of the incident record, and plan what continuing protection the computer will use after cleanup.
Strengths
- Portable on-demand removal workflow
Watch out for
- Does not provide always-on background antivirus protection
Best for
- People investigating an already suspicious computer