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Try the Free Online Virus Scanning

Online Virus Scanning is one of the popular services offered by many PC Security Service providers. The reason for the widespread usage of these Free Online Scanners is because they are free to use, always have an up to date virus definition database, ease of use, no fear of getting corrupted as other anti virus softwares and a simple user interface that anybody would feel comfortable to work with.

When one can go on with the positive side of Online Scanners, the negative side cannot be neglected. They cannot give a satisfactory performance if the Internet connection is unstable. It is just a one-time solution where it cannot avoid future infections. Not all scanners provide solution for the virus found, some only detects the virus. It is also a marketing strategy by the companies, to attract customers to buy the entire security suite.

Mentioned below are some of the Free Online Scanners that are widely used:

Trend Micro

The online virus scanner provided by Trend Micro is the Trend Micro Housecall for detecting viruses, spyware or other malware. This product is widely recommended. The new version prevents re-infection by performing additional security checks and fixing the vulnerabilities

Go to Trend Micro

BitDefender

This is an on-demand virus scanner which scans system memory, boot sectors, files and cleans the infected ones. The only drawback being, this is a product meant for the IE browser.

Go to BitDefender

McAfee Free Scan

McAfee is sometimes seen as a synonym for computer security. This free scan protects your system numerous viruses. This is an ActiveX virus scanner.

Go to McAfee Free Scan

Kaspersky Online Scanner

Kaspersky is an online scanner which performs its detection on the IE browser with ActiveX and also for Firefox with Java. The only disadvantage of the product is that it doesn’t have a removal option, but it does have the highest detection rate. It provides protection against virus infections, trojans, worms, rootkits, spyware, adware and the like. It also offers to check individual files for infections.

Go to Kaspersky Online Scanner

ESET NOD32 Online Scanner

The ESET NOD32 Online Scanner uses its ThreatSense Technology to detect virus, spyware and malware. As most of the scanners this also works only with ActiveX and requires Internet Explorer.

Go to ESET NOD32 Online Scanner

F-Secure Online Scan

This free online virus scan detects and disinfects virus and rootkits. F-Secure support Internet Explorer.

Go to F-Secure Online Scanner

Symantec Security Check

This online scanner detects viruses and offer suggestions for further action. It checks for Trojans, hacker exposures, vulnerability issues and also ensures if you are safe from the latest viruses. It supports ActiveX and scripting enabled browsers.

Go to Symantec Security Check

Ewido Online Anti-Spyware Scanner

Ewido is now part of AVG Technologies family. Still its Online Spyware Scanner is recommended for users. It helps to scan and remove the malware from your computer, without installing any additional component. It works only on ActiveX enabled browser. And for those whose browser doesn’t support ActiveX can utilize their microscanner.

Go to Ewido Online Anti-Spyware Scanner

Panda Active Scan

ActiveScan is an online scanner that detects malware. It works based on the Collective intelligence technology. It ensures that your antivirus offers you proper protection. It detects all types of malware, unknown threats and vulnerabilities.

Go to Panda ActiveScan

Apart from the entire system scanners, there are also online scanners available for individual files.

Avast! Online Scanner

This free online scanner enables you to check individual files for threats.

Go to Avast! Online Scanner

Dr.Web ® Online Check

DrWeb is another PC security product from Russia, which offers you the simplest possible interface to scan a file.

Go to Dr.Web ® Online Check

 

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