Portable Anti-Virus for usb devices

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[Last update on 21-07-2010, Wed]

Sometimes our anti-virus failed to protect your system from malicious attacks which resulted in infections. So why do we need portable anti-virus since we already have online scanners?

Firstly, online scanner will only works if you have a internet connection(on the computer that you are going to scan).

Secondly, provided that the malicious software had no disable your browser access to the internet. As long you have any 1 of the factors above, online scanners will be useless.

And the most important feature that portable anti-virus have over installed anti-virus is they doesn't required any installation. This will be extremely useful for people which can't installed a new anti-virus because the Malware had prevented it.

Other advantages is they will not interfere with other anti-virus and result your computer being unstable and also they are FREE to use.

Here are the list of portable security tools:

1) Avira AntiVir Removal Tool

2) ClamWin Portable

3) Sophos Anti-Rookit

4) Dr.Web CureIt!

5) VIPRE Rescue Program

6) Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool 2010

7) Emsisoft Emergency USB Stick

8) Hitman Pro *

*Need a internet connection to run.

Reference:

http://thepcsecurity.com/ultimate-list-of-portable-antiviruses-for-your-usb/

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