Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool is a free program that can be used for the purpose of scanning and removing malicious software on already infected computers. It wasn't designed to replace the real-time protection that paid antivirus software usually provides, but it lives up to its own promises.
This tool can be installed directly on a Windows computer and uses automatic removal features to disinfect it. It also offers manual options that are best left to technical support rather than the average user. This software often gets a bad reputation from users who don't know the importance of booting in safe-mode before running it. The program can also be used with other antivirus software still active and it is a good choice for computers that can boot.
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