Dr.Web CureIt!

What Dr.Web CureIt! is

Dr.Web CureIt! is a Windows utility for scanning workstations and curing malware found on them. Its free version is for one-time scanning. A downloaded copy includes the latest virus definitions, but it does not update automatically; home users need to download the utility again to scan with current definitions. Doctor Web says its virus databases can be updated hourly or more frequently.

The free version does not let users choose scan objects or use command-line parameters, and it does not provide real-time protection. Dr.Web CureIt! Pro adds scans of selected files, folders, drives, virtual drives, network resources, and individual processes. Its command-line parameters can connect the scanner to scripts, task schedulers, and automated IT management systems. Pro also includes quarantine management for exporting, importing, and cleaning quarantined items. During free scans, the utility sends scanning statistics and system information—including CPU, RAM, operating system, installed security software, and detected-threat data—to Doctor Web. Doctor Web states that it does not collect or transmit personal information that could reveal a user's identity; sending statistics is optional in the paid version. Doctor Web lists 24/7 technical support. The Pro plan is listed for five or ten days, with no price listed.

Who it suits

The free utility suits Windows home users who need a one-time malware scan and can download it again when they need current definitions. CureIt! Pro is aimed at corporate and advanced users who need to choose scan targets or integrate scanning with scripts and scheduled IT tasks.

Limits

The free plan supports one-time scanning, does not allow choosing scan objects or command-line parameters, and has no automatic database updates or real-time protection. The Pro plan is listed for five or ten days; no price is listed.

Getting started

1. Open the Dr.Web CureIt! website.
2. Download the Windows utility with its current virus definitions.
3. Run a one-time scan with the free version.
4. Download the utility again when you need a scan with current definitions.
5. Choose the five- or ten-day Pro plan if you need selective scans, command-line options, or quarantine management.

Verdict

Choose the free Dr.Web CureIt! utility for a one-time Windows malware scan when manual downloads for current definitions are acceptable. Consider Pro if you need selective scanning, command-line integration, or quarantine management; its five- or ten-day plan is listed without a price.