Panda Cloud Cleaner

What Panda Cloud Cleaner is

Panda Cloud Cleaner scans Windows PCs for viruses and other malware, then disinfects them. Panda offers both functions for free, with no trial needed. The product page links to a step-by-step guide for cleaning a computer that can be started. For a PC that cannot be accessed or booted, Panda recommends creating a rescue USB and using it to disinfect the system.

Panda says malware can arrive through downloads, infected emails, or compromised websites. It also says removing harmful programs can help restore resources that affect a computer’s speed and stability, and protect personal and financial information from compromise. Supported Windows versions are 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, and XP (32-bit) SP3 or higher.

The product is made by Panda Security, an endpoint security company founded in 1990 and headquartered in Bilbao, Spain. Panda Security is part of WatchGuard’s IT security portfolio and describes its security products as serving families and businesses. Its patented TruPrevent technology is aimed at blocking unknown viruses. Panda says its support team is available 24/7 for a free device diagnosis.

Who it suits

Panda Cloud Cleaner suits Windows users who want free scanning and disinfection for viruses and other malware. It may also be useful when a PC cannot start, since Panda recommends a rescue USB for that situation.

Getting started

1. Open the Panda Cloud Cleaner product page.
2. Use the linked step-by-step guide for a computer that can be started.
3. For a computer that cannot be accessed or booted, create a rescue USB to disinfect it.

Verdict

Choose Panda Cloud Cleaner if you need free malware scanning and disinfection on a supported Windows PC, including a rescue USB route for a system that will not boot. It is not a fit for users seeking a product for another operating system.