No. 10 of 31 ·Malware Removal Software

Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool

Windows · Linux

Freedom report

Two barsScore 6.4

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely2 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool is ranked #10 of 31 in malware removal software on Freedom251. It runs on Linux, Windows. There is a free plan.

Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool plans and pricing

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Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool Free Free on-demand scanner · no installation · no continuous background protection kaspersky.com · 7 Oct 2026

Compared on malware removal software

Free plan: Yes
Threat quarantine: Yes
Scheduled scans: No
Operating systems: multi_os
Remediation automation: automatic

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The record

Purpose: The free on-demand tool scans an infected computer and removes viruses, adware, riskware, Trojans, and rootkits it finds.
On-demand operation: The tool runs when started and does not provide continuous background protection.
Portable use: It requires no installation, can run directly from a USB drive, and removes itself from the system when closed.
Active infections: Kaspersky says its disinfection technology is designed to target active infections, including malware that resists removal or blocks standard antivirus software.
Second opinion: Kaspersky says the tool can be used alongside existing security as an on-demand second opinion.
Scan targets: Users can choose scan areas including startup objects, boot sectors, system memory, and hard drive volumes.
Quick scan: The help page says the default Quick Scan checks system memory, startup objects, and boot sectors.
Custom scan: Users can define a custom scan scope, including a full scan, individual directories, system volumes, or all volumes.
Command line: The Linux unpacker supports command-line options including help, file integrity checking, a custom temporary directory, and unpacking without launching the application.
Platform: Kaspersky describes the utility as intended to check and disinfect infected computers running Microsoft Windows.
Update requirement: The Kaspersky help page says the tool alerts users when an update is needed and requires an internet connection to update the utility.
Support: Kaspersky provides online technical support and help documentation for the utility.
Maker history: Kaspersky says the company was established on June 26, 1997.
Founded: 1997
Price from: Free

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Best Malware Removal Software in 2026#10 of 31

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Sources

kaspersky.com/downloads/free-virus-removal-tool· checked 7 Oct 2026
support.kaspersky.com/help/kvrt/2024/en-US/269992.htm· checked 7 Oct 2026
support.kaspersky.com/help/kvrt/2024/en-us/270483.htm· checked 7 Oct 2026
support.kaspersky.com/KICS4Nodes/4.5/ru-RU/281615.htm· checked 7 Oct 2026
support.kaspersky.com/KICS4Nodes/4.0/en-us/147898.htm· checked 7 Oct 2026
kaspersky.com/about/· checked 7 Oct 2026