Free Online Antivirus Scanners

[madeinheaven]

Free Online Antivirus Scanners

Virus can be spread in many ways, the most common are e-mail messages, IM messaging services, attachments through suspicious file and porn sites. But, we are lucky that we got several antivirus programs that allows you to detect and remove viruses from your computer.

But, there’s always been a possibility that you installed antivirus software is not able to find every threat so online virus scanner can be a good option. It will help you to know that your antivirus software is working properly or it’s time to jump on second option.



1) Online Antivirus Antimalware Scanners

1) HouseCall




Trend Micro's free on-demand scanner identifies and removes unwanted browser plugins, root-kits, viruses, trojans, spyware, and other malware. You can specify which folders to scan, and, after the scan, you can review the results to determine if you'd like to recover any files.

A small download is required to start the scan, but the free program gathers no information that would identify you. You can save a copy of the program, but should visit the website on a regular basis to get the latest version.

The best way to start is to use the Quick Scan option - be sure to enable the Smart Feedback setting to help the rest of the world know what new threats are popping up.

Minimum Hardware Requirements:
• 300MHz Pentium processor or higher, or equivalent
• 256MB memory
• 200MB available disk space
• 16-bit high-color display with minimum resolution of 1024x768

Operating System Requirements:
• 32-bit WinXP (Professional or Home edition), with SP2 or SP3
• Windows Vista - Home Basic/Premium, Business or Ultimate edition, with SP1 or SP2 (both 32-bit and 64-bit)
• Windows 7 (both 32-bit and 64-bit)

Available at: http://housecall.trendmicro.com




2) Symantec




The free online scanner available from Symantec consists of two parts, the first to check the current security status of your computer, the second to scan for malware.

Symantec Security Check is a free scanning tool that performs the following security tests:
• Hacker Exposure Check (for any unauthorized or unknown Internet communications)
• Windows Vulnerability Check (for basic info about your computer that might already be exposed to hackers)
• Trojan Check (for protection against already-installed Trojans that might activate and take over your PC)
• Antivirus Product Check (for the current anti-virus product protecting your computer)
• Virus Protection Update Check (for the currency of your anti-virus signatures used by your current product)

Symantec Virus Detection checks for known malware threats, including the most current threats listed in Symantec's databases. You get an analysis, with suggestions for further action. The only restriction is that the tool will not examine any compressed files.

Minimum Requirements:
• Internet Explorer 5.0+ or higher
• ActiveX enabled
• Scripting enabled

Available at: http://security.syma...WelcomePage.asp




3) BitDefender




BitDefender's Online Scanner is a free on-demand anti-spyware and anti-virus online tool that makes your computer safe from malware threats. It's accessible right from your own web browser, where it will automatically scan and clean your system's memory, drives, boot sectors, and files. You do not have to uninstall or disable your own data security product already installed on your computer.

Minimum System Requirements:
• WinXP SP2, Windows 2000, or Vista
• Internet Explorer 6.0 or later

Available at: http://www.bitdefend...nline/free.html




4) ESET




ESET's Online Scanner is a free scanning tool that will remove any malware from any computer. It runs through your computer's web browser, with no need to install any other software. The Online Scanner uses the same signatures and technology and signatures as the ESET products for sale by the company, guaranteeing it's always accurate and up-to-date.

The only restriction is that the signed-on user must have Administrator privileges on the computer to be scanned.

Minimum System Requirements:
• Windows NT, XP, Vista, or Windows 7
• Browser can be Internet Explorer 5.0+, Opera, Firefox, Safari, or Netscape
• ActiveX Controls enabled
• 32 MB memory
• 15 MB free disk space (but 30 MB is optimum)

Available at: http://www.eset.com/online-scanner



5) Kaspersky online Scanner




Kaspersky File Scanner checks single files less than 1Mb in size. Multiple files can be zipped as one and scanned, provided the resulting archive is 1Mb or less. you can use Kaspersky If you discover a suspicious file on your machine, or suspect that a program you downloaded from the Internet might be malicious, you can check the files if it infected or not useing file scanner.

Available at: http://www.kaspersky...de/virusscanner




6) Panda ActiveScan 2.0



Panda ActiveScan, a free online antivirus utility, will allow you to detect and eliminate any of over 90,000 viruses and Trojan horses. You can access this utility from a Web site, but you cannot download it onto your computer. It uses Microsoft ActiveX technology and works within your browser. ActiveScan is updated at least once a day, and can scan e-mail messages and compressed files. ActiveScan looks for other malware, too: dialers, hacking tools, jokes, and security risks. Its heuristic system detects even some unknown malware.

Available at: http://www.pandasecurity.com/activescan/index/




7) F-Secure Online Scanner



F-Secure Online Scanner can help get rid of viruses and spyware causing problems on your PC. After running Online Scanner, you should make sure that you have an up-to-date security solution keeping your computer free of problems in the future.

Available at: http://www.f-secure.com/en/web/labs_global/removal/online-scanner




8) CA Threat Scanner




The CA Online Threat Scanner scans your computer for viruses and spyware and can detect malware threats from within your web browser.

Available at: http://cainternetsecurity.net/entscanner/



9) Comodo AV Scanner




Comodo AV Scanner is a free service that lets you quickly find out whether your computer is infected with viruses and spyware.
The scanner requires the installation of a small browser plug-in.
This is a one time operation and takes around 3- 4 minutes depending on your Internet connection speed.
On subsequent visits to the scanning page you will be able to run scans immediately.
To get started read the EULA and check the 'I accept' box

Available at: http://personalfirewall.comodo.com/scan/avscanner.html



10) Microsoft Safety Scanner



Microsoft Safety Scanner requires a download and install. The download is only good for 10 days after which a new download must be obtained. Windows only.

Available at: http://www.microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/SysReq.aspx



11) Rising Free Online Scanner

Rising online scanner is an Express Edition with same technology of Rising Antivirus Software, also up-to-date service. This program can be used in IE Browser, and provide you a quick-virus-check at your local device. It provides you a virus quick-scan service, and help your away from suspicious malicious threats.

Browser Requirement: Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 5.0 or above.

Advantage:

Scanning in real-time without waiting
No need to installation, auto update, and complete uninstall
Economizing system resources, avoiding Conflict with System Class

Available at: http://www.rising-global.com/products/online-scanner-intro.html



12) Quick Heal Online Scan



Quick Heal Online Scan is a great tool which scans your computer against viruses, spywares and other malwares. It also scans your computer for suspicious malicious files using Quick Heal's renowned DNAScan Technology. It is being regularly updated to detect new threats as like other Quick Heal Products.


Available at: http://www.quickheal.com/freescan.asp



13) Emsisoft Web Malware scan

System requirements:

• Windows 2000/XP/2003 Server/Vista/2008 Server/7.
• Internet Explorer 5.0 or later with ActiveX activated.
• Browser must have admin rights to scan all system areas.
• Note: The scanner does not run in native x64 browsers.

Available at: http://www.emsisoft....en/software/ax/

2) Free online multi-engine antivirus/antimalware scanners

1) Virustotal



Virustotal is a service that analyzes suspicious files and facilitates the quick detection of viruses, worms, trojans, and all kinds of malware detected by antivirus engines.



2) Jotti’s Malware Scan



Jotti’s malware scan is a free online service that enables you to scan suspicious files with several anti-virus programs.

Available at: http://virusscan.jotti.org/en



3) VirSCAN.org



VirSCAN.org is a FREE on-line scan service, which checks uploaded files for malware, using antivirus engines, indicated in the VirSCAN list.

Available at: http://www.virscan.org/



4) VirusChief



VirusChief offers a free service for online virus scan suspicious files (which *could* contain a computer virus) using several antivirus online virus scan engines.
Use the upper textbox (Quick scan) to select and send any file to VirusChief for a scan.

Available at: http://www.viruschief.com/



5) Novirusthanks Multi-Engine Antivirus Scanner



If you have a suspicious file you can submit it in the form below and our system will analyze your file with multiple AntiVirus engines and will report back the analysis result.

Available at: http://vscan.novirusthanks.org/



6) Metascan Online



Metascan Online, by OPSWAT, allows you to quickly multi-scan your files
for malware using 18 antivirus engines!

Available at: http://www.metascan-online.com/



7) Gary's Hood Online Virus Scanner



Available at: http://www.garyshood.com/virus/

Online file antivirus/antimalware scanners

1) Kaspersky File Scanner





Available at: http://www.kaspersky...er/scanforvirus



2) avast! Online Scanner



avast! Online virus scanner gives the possibility to check your files quickly and free of charge. Each time you may check only one file with size not exceeding 512kB.

Available at: http://onlinescan.avast.com/



3) FortiGuard Center Online Virus Scanner & Submission



FortiGuard Center can be used to discover a suspicious file on your machine, or suspect that a program you downloaded from the internet might be malicious. You can use the free virus scanner to scan the files present in your computer for viruses. Only one file of up to 1MB can be checked at one time. You can also submit sample files for analysis in their research labs. Detection only.

Available at: http://www.fortiguar...us_scanner.html



4) Dr.Web online scanners




Scan your computer for viruses and other malicious and unwanted programs here for FREE.
The files submitted for online scanning will be checked by the latest version of the Dr.Web Anti-virus and the hottest add-on to the Dr.Web virus database. Upon scanning completion, a scan report will be displayed.

Available at: http://vms.drweb.com/online/

Note: Some of those online scanner you may need to start your browser with administrator privilege.

[Knightmare]

Thanks for these!

[beer]

nice rundown thank you. :cheers:

[visualbuffs]

really thanks!

[implague]

thank you very much madeinheaven

[asucme]

the fsecury hyperlink is for kaspersky; thnx for sharing. :)

[madeinheaven]

I like to expend this topic if you know more free online scanner please provide here with web link then i am able to update in topic.

[avmad]

Heres a few for the list :)

Multi-engine

http://vscan.novirusthanks.org/

http://www.metascan-online.com/

http://www.garyshood.com/virus/

Single engine

http://vms.drweb.com/online/

[madeinheaven]

Heres a few for the list :)

Multi-engine

http://vscan.novirusthanks.org/

http://www.metascan-online.com/

http://www.garyshood.com/virus/

Single engine

http://vms.drweb.com/online/

Thank you i will add them later today

[keyman]

Great resource, thanks a lot!