The Virus Rescue disks are valuable tool that can be used to check for malware in cases where your regular antivirus program is no longer operating. They are available from a variety of antivirus vendors and are easy to use. Users can personalize the way the program checks the system.
Some provide an experience that is more familiar to desktop users as well as providing users with a set of extra utilities. Kaspersky’s Rescue Disk, as an instance, is based on Xfce Linux and includes Firefox, Thumar File Manager, and a couple of other applications that can be useful for other functions. This rescue disk comes with an option that allows you to select specific files to scan with the service or indicate if you prefer it to not scan files that exceed an amount of size.
Other rescue disks don’t have sophisticated interfaces like Trend Micro’s. It doesn’t have a graphical user interface and you navigate using the arrow keys. This basic rescue disk however, compensates for its lack of features with a small download size as well as a strong track record when it comes to detaching malware from the AV-Comparatives’ actual-world protection tests.
ESET’s SysRescue Live is a fantastic choice for those looking for an easier user interface. It is one of the most polished and polished interfaces on this list. It runs the same antivirus engine that powers the full-featured program of the company. The graphical interface allows for a wide range of options for customization, including a smart or custom-designed scan, exclusions and whether to run a speedy or a thorough scan.
