Free anti malware tools from Emsisoft

There is a variety of malicious software removal tools available from Emsisoft for both, regular and advanced users.

Emsisoft Anti-Malware

For regular users the Anti-Malware software would be most suitable. It is available for download as a full free trial version for 30 days. After that time period in case the license is not renewed it switches to freeware version. Here is the list of features available in full version of Emsisoft Anti-Malware 6.0:

• File Guard that works as a real-time shield and compares every file downloaded to known malware patterns;
• dual scan engine consisting of: E1/A2 Emsisoft Anti-Malware engine, and E2/IK Ikarus Anti-Virus engine: a combination that works as 2 in 1. Available also in freeware mode.
• Behaviour Blocker: constantly monitors the behavior of all active programs and raises an alarm as soon as something suspicious happens. Works without the need for malware signatures as it is designed to be a part of so called zero-day protection capable of recognizing malicious actions performed by hijackers, trojans, keyloggers, spyware, adware, viruses, rootkits and worms by detecting their malicious behaviour in system;
• Updates can be set to be downloaded as often as 5 times a day;
• HiJack Free, an integrated system analysis tool designed for professionals to monitor autorun and running processes, services, port configuration, installed ActiveX objects (can be submitted for online analysis), LS Protocols. Advanced user's feature, available also in freeware mode;
• Commandline scanner. Also an advanced user's feature. A scanner without GUI.

If you want to perform just a quick check on your system, there are two available options that allow you to do just that: Web Malware scanner and MalAware, cloud and signature based light-weight freeware online scanner. Click here and proceed to Freeware section to perform a quick scan on your machine.

Emsisoft Emergency Kit is also available from the Freeware section at publisher's website. It is a very convenient tool to be kept on your USB stick in case your system fails to load the OS because of a virus or other malware. This is really more of an advanced user / admin type of software as it contains Commandline scanner which is supposed to be run from the command prompt; a HiJackFree tool (see the description for Anti-Malware above); and BlitzBlank, a tool that requires more advanced knowledge of Windows Operating System as it lets you delete malicious objects at boot time by using scripts. It is useful for removing locked files, destroying Windows Registry entries, disabling Windows drivers.

Download and test these products for free for 30 days:

Internet Security Pack: AntiVirus+Firewall

Online Armor Premium Firewall

Anti Malware for Windows Server 2003 and 2008

This product from Emsisoft can be a real treat for IT administrators and a solution, worth considering in business environment. Particularly at large organizations that depend on multiple interconnected computer networks that have to be secured for safe and optimal functioning. As is the case with all the Emsisoft products, this one too comes with 30 day money back guarantee and can be obtained with considerable discounts ranging from 25 to 75 percent, depending on the number of machines it is obtained for. There is also a free trial version of the software available for download so that you can test the product before deciding on purchase.
Anti Malware for Server comes with:

• dual scan engine consisting of: E1/A2 Emsisoft Anti-Malware engine, and E2/IK Ikarus Anti-Virus engine: a combination that works as 2 in 1;
• File Guard that works as a real-time shield and compares every file downloaded to known malware patterns. As soon as infected file is detected and quarantined/deleted, a notification email is sent to administrator;
• HiJack Free, an integrated software designed for professionals to monitor autorun and running processes, services, port configuration, installed ActiveX objects (can be submitted for online analysis), LSP Protocols;
• Command-line scanner which is the same anti malware scanner without GUI.

This product can be run alongside other Anti Virus software and Firewall causing no conflicts or system failures. In case a technical problem arises the publisher's support team is always available to assist in solving it quickly and professionally.

To download the trial version click here. If you'd like to order the product electronically or by postal mail click here.

You might also want to consider these products:

Internet Security Pack: AntiVirus+Firewall

Online Armor Premium Firewall