Useful Antivirus/Antispyware Tools - Comprehensive List !

[prashanthpai]

This list is frequently updated


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Free Anti-Virus Software
Avast Home Edition
Avira AntiVir Personal
BitDefender Free Edition
Grisoft AVG Free
Rising Antivirus Free Edition

Free Antispyware
SpyBot - Search & Destroy
Ad-Aware 2008
Windows Defender
Spyware Terminator
Spyware Blaster

Shareware Anti-Virus Software
Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2009
Kaspersky Internet Security Suite 2009
Norton 2009
Norton 360 v2
ESET NOD32
BitDefender Antivirus 2008

Free Anti-Virus Bootable Rescue CDs
Hiren's Boot CD 9.6
Kaspersky Rescue Disk
BitDefender 2008 RescueCD v2
Avira AntiVir Rescue System
F-Secure Rescue CD 3.00

Removal Tools for specific Virus, Worms, Trojan variants.
Kaspersky Malware Removal Tools
Symantec Security Response - Removal Tools
BitDefender Virus Removal Tools
McAfee Virus Removal Tools
F-Secure Virus Removal Tools
Avast Virus Removal Tools
Grisoft AVG Virus Removal
Avira AntiVir Removal Tool
Piyush Labs

Other Damn Useful Tools
RegSwitch , TaskmgrSwitch , cmdSwitch Scripts
Kaspersky AVP Tool - Remove most common virus infection and this tool is very effective
Flash Disinfector - remove most common flash malware from removable drive
CaSIR - remove most common infections
Autoruns - msconfig alternative, monitor startup entries in registry
FileAssasin - Delete files that are undeletable
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware - Remove common malware and rogue softwares
Process Explorer - Task Manager replacement
System Shutdown Simulator - Test whether AV effectiveness
BHO Remover - Remove Browser Helper Objects from IE
CW Shredder - Remove the popular spyware/adware Cool.Web.Search
TrendMicro RUBotted - check wether your pc is a bot or zombie controlled by hackers
HijackThis
WinPatrol
NetShare Monitor - Monitor which folders are shared over network ( including through netbios )
RRT - Restriction Remover Tool, fix registry settings modified by viruses
ESET SysInspector
MSNFix - Remove MSN viruses
FreeFix - Fix common spyware and adware
AIMFix - Remove AOL instant messenger viruses
ProcNet Monitor - Monitor which process is accessing which IP address over tcp
RemoteDLL - Inject or remove dll from processes
Tiny Watcher - Monitor changes to folders/files
SandBoxie - Run programs in isolated environment
RogueRemover
Remove Brontok - Several effective tools to remove brontok infection
VirusTotal Uploader - Upload suspected file to VirusTotal by rightclicking
VundoFix - Effective remover for Vundo infection
Brontok Washer - Remove Brontok infections
McAfee Avert Stinger
RegAlyzer - Edit registry
FileMon - find what app is accessing your hdd
GS - cmd replacement
FingerPrint - monitor changes in files and folders
Kiwi Application Monitor - lets you monitor your applications/processes
Spy-The-Spy - monitor folders for exe or dll being added, renamed or modified
Syslog - An on-demand windows system folder monitoring tool

Protection and removal for pendrive viruses:
USB Antivirus Mx One
USB Firewall
iKill
USBVirusScan
Flash Disinfector

Online Scanners
Free 12 Online Scanners from various AVs

Online Multiple Scanners
VirusTotal - Upload and scan a file by 36 AVs !
ThreatExpert - Upload and analyze files, the areas they affect and their behavior

Please report broken links.
And guys please say if I missed anything important.

[Ceyfer √]

--> Antispyware

Comodo BOClean : Anti-Malware Version 4.27



Protect yourself from online identity theft. The greatest threat on the Internet today is having your personal information hijacked remotely.

* Destroys malware and removes registry entries
* Does not require a reboot to remove all traces
* Disconnects the threat without disconnecting you
* Generates optional report and safe copy of evidence
* Update automatically from a network file share

http://eu2.download.comodo.com/boc/download/CBO_Setup_4.27.exe

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A-squared Free 3.5.0.11



Scans your computer for malicious software (Malware), including Trojan Horses, Dialers, Worms, Spyware, and Adware. A-squared Free is specialized in finding and removing them securely. The disk scan checks all files on your system disks for Malware. The scanner scans for Spyware Traces. Currently more than 1.2 million different types of Malware may be detected and removed.

-Free daily online updates provides the best protection.
-On Demand Scanner Only

*Version 3.5.0.11 can be run from removable device, like USB Sticks, and without the need to install the software

Download Here
http://download6.emsisoft.com/a2FreeSetup.exe

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SUPER AntiSpyware 4.15.1000



SUPERAntiSpyware is the most thorough AntiSpyware scanner on the market. Our Multi-Dimensional Scanning and Process Interrogation Technology will detect spyware that other products miss! SUPERAntiSpyware will remove ALL the Spyware, NOT just the easy ones!

http://downloads2.superantispyware.com/downloads/SUPERAntiSpyware.exe

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Spyware Doctor 6 Starter Edition



Lightware Version - The Starter Edition offers full scan and removal of threats, and basic real-time protection

http://www.vnudownloads.com/Software/PC%20Tools%20Spyware%20Doctor%206%20Starter/6.0.0.362d-sdVNUNET_45281.exe

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Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.24



Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware is an anti-malware application that can thoroughly remove even the most advanced malware. It includes a number of features, including a built in protection monitor that blocks malicious processes before they even start.

http://www.download.com/3001-8022_4-10867990.html?spi=33844a1c89b7d4994c99bfb68db212cb

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*Shareware - Can be used as a heavy duty on demand scanner ( antispyware scanner )

Protect your PC by removing spyware and malware with our free 15-day trial of CounterSpy antispyware software. Many other free antispyware trials 'scan & scare' and do not remove spyware. Spyware removal is included in the CounterSpy trial version, CNET's Number One Antispyware Software!

CounterSpy is a powerful spyware and malware remover but treads lightly on system resources. Now, you don't have to choose between PC security and PC performance. With CounterSpy you get:

# Advanced Anti-Malware technology
# Kernel-level 24/7 Active Protection
# Boot Time Scans kill rootkits
# Small memory footprint
# Runs great on Windows Vista and XP!


-74 Mb
http://go.sunbeltsoftware.com/?linkid=410

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Windows Defender



Windows Defender detects and removes spyware

Windows Defender is software that helps protect your computer against pop-ups, slow performance, and security threats caused by spyware and other unwanted software by detecting and removing known spyware from your computer. Windows Defender features Real-Time Protection, a monitoring system that recommends actions against spyware when it's detected, minimizes interruptions, and helps you stay productive.

Validation Required
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=435BFCE7-DA2B-4A6A-AFA4-F7F14E605A0D&displaylang=en&mg_id=10134

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WinPatrol 15.5.2008.0 free



WinPatrol uses a heuristic behavioral approach to detecting attacks and violations of your computing environment. Traditional security programs scan your hard drive searching for previously identified threats. WinPatrol takes snapshot of your critical system resources and alerts you to any changes that may occur without your knowledge. You'll be removing dangerous new programs while others prepare to update their definition/signature data files.

- Increase Your Speed & System Performance.
- Detect & Neutralize Spyware. Detect & Neutralize ADware.
- Detect & Neutralize Viral infections. Detect & Neutralize Unwanted IE Add-Ons.
- Detect & Restore File Type Changes Automatically Filter Unwanted Cookies.
- Avoid Start Page Hijacking. Detect HOSTS file changes.
- Kill Multiple Tasks that replicate each other, in a single step!
- Stop programs that repeatedly add themselves to your Startup List!
- Delete and Remove the most Stubborn Infections

Free
http://www.download.com/3001-8022_4-10865279.html?spi=415ce078a34f6b2b5b235fb49fc84ea7

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System Protect



System Protect is a free, easy-to-use computer protection software that helps keep your operating system stable and protected. Prevent deletion of important programs, files and folders caused by viruses, antivirus/antispyware programs, other users on your computer such as kids, or unintentional removal.

http://dnl.system-protect.com/dnl/config/64/SystemProtect_Setup.exe

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--->Antivirus

VIPRE Antivirus



VIPRE combines antivirus, antispyware, anti-rootkit, anti-malware and other security technologies into a seamless, tightly-integrated security solution. VIPRE delivers comprehensive protection against today's highly complex spyware, viruses, and blended malware threats for superior PC and email security.

VIPRE Antivirus + Antispyware is high-performance security software that doesn't slow down your PC like older, traditional antivirus products. VIPRE is the end of antivirus software as you know it. PC Magazine just gave it an excellent review with 4 STARS!

More Infos
http://www.vipreenterprise.com/Why-VIPRE-Enterprise/VIPRE-Stats.htm

Download Trial Only
http://go.sunbeltsoftware.com/?linkid=411

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ClamWin is a Free Antivirus program for Microsoft Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/2003 and Vista.



ClamWin Free Antivirus comes with an easy installer and open source code. You may download and use it absolutely free of charge. It features:

* High detection rates for viruses and spyware;
* Scanning Scheduler;
* Automatic downloads of regularly updated Virus Database.
* Standalone virus scanner and right-click menu integration to Microsoft Windows Explorer;
* Addin to Microsoft Outlook to remove virus-infected attachments automatically.

*Can be use as secondary on demand AV scanner

For More Infos and Downloads
http://www.clamwin.com/content/view/18/46/

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--->Portable Malware Cleaners




Norman Malware Cleaner is a Norman program utility that may be used to detect and remove specific malicious software (malware). Note that it should not be used as a substitute for running normal proactive antivirus protection, but rather as a reactive tool to handle systems that are already infected. By downloading and running the program below it will clean an infected system completely: kill running processes that are infected remove infections from disk (including ActiveX components and browser helper objects) restore correct registry values.

Downloads And Infos
http://www.norman.com/Virus/Virus_removal_tools/24789/en-us


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Dr.Web CureIt! Version 4.44 - advanced protection



What is Dr.Web CureIt!?

This is a FREE anti-virus and anti-spyware utility based on Dr.Web Anti-virus scanner, which will help you quickly scan and cure, if necessary, a computer operated by MS Windows 95OSR2/ 98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP/2003/Vista without installation of the Dr.Web Anti-virus.

Dr.Web CureIt! detects and removes

* Rootkits * Mass-mailing worms * E-mail viruses * Peer-to-peer viruses * Internet worms * File viruses * Trojans * Stealth viruses* Polymorphic viruses * Bodiless viruses * Macro viruses * MS Office viruses * Script viruses * Spyware * Spybots * Password stealers * Keyloggers* Paid Dialers * Adware * Riskware* Hacktools * Backdoors * Joke programs * Malicious scripts * Other malware*

Downloads
ftp://ftp.drweb.com/pub/drweb/cureit/launch.exe

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Portable Clamwin



ClamWin Portable is the popular ClamWin antivirus packaged as a portable app, so you can take your antivirus with you to scan files on the go. You can place it on your USB flash drive, iPod, portable hard drive or a CD and use it on any computer, without leaving any personal information behind.

ClamWin is a Free Antivirus for Microsoft Windows. It provides a graphical user interface to the Clam AntiVirus engine. It features:

* High detection rates for viruses and spyware
* Regular virus database updates. ClamAV team regularly updates virus databases to include a new virus/variant immediately after it appears
* Standalone Virus Scanner


Download
http://downloads.sourceforge.net/portableapps/ClamWin_Portable_0.93.1.paf.exe?download

[Ceyfer √]

Comprehensive List and Review of FREE Online AntiVirus Scanners
http://www.raymond.cc/blog/archives/2008/01/29/comprehensive-list-and-review-of-free-online-antivirus-scanners/

Comprehensive List of FREE Anti Spyware Scanners
http://www.raymond.cc/blog/archives/2007/03/21/comprehensive-list-of-free-anti-spyware-scanners/

Comprehensive List of FREE Anti-Virus
http://www.raymond.cc/blog/archives/2007/09/23/comprehensive-list-of-free-anti-virus/

[prashanthpai]

Thanks guys - Well, keep it going :)

This topic is just because there are many who ask questions like "How to get rid of viruses ?"

[Raymond]

This discussion is very useful.

[Odie]

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[Ceyfer √]

Thanks guys - Well, keep it going :)

This topic is just because there are many who ask questions like "How to get rid of viruses ?"

I'll support you pal - I love killing Nasty Malwares

[prashanthpai]

thanks for the contribution ceyfer
Tthere are SOME viruses that neither Kaspersky nor Norton can identify. We'll have to manually remove them. There was one virus ( a .dll file) which automatically injects itself into winlogon.exe process. So it was undeletable. No AV could identify it. But it surely was a virus - it was trying to access net. It got loaded even in Safe Mode. I used RemoteDLL to unload the virus from winlogon.exe. But then system crashed. So I booted into a linux live cd & manually deleted the file. Simple.

[shan]

do not i meant do not forget mcafee.

[prashanthpai]

You've been familiar with SSS to test your av. here's one more
Trojan Simulator
This is a risk-free way to see how your security software behaves in a real-world situation.

Read about it here before trying it on your system
http://www.misec.net/trojansimulator/

Download.
http://www.misec.net/products/TrojanSimulator.zip