Normal Malware Cleaner

Overview

Norman Malware Cleaner was a free malware removal tool developed by Norman ASA. It was designed to detect and remove viruses, trojans, rootkits, and other malicious software from infected systems. The tool was particularly useful as a second-opinion scanner for removing malware that traditional antivirus programs failed to detect.

Features

• Detects and removes viruses, trojans, rootkits, and other malware.
• Scans and cleans infected files, registry entries, and startup processes.
• Portable and does not require installation.
• Provides detailed logs of detected and removed threats.
• Can be used alongside existing antivirus software.

Compatibility

Norman Malware Cleaner was compatible with:

• Windows XP
• Windows Vista
• Windows 7
• Windows 8

Since the tool has been discontinued following the acquisition of Norman ASA by AVG Technologies, it is no longer supported or updated.

Usage

1. Download Norman Malware Cleaner from a trusted security source.
2. Run the executable as an administrator (no installation required).
3. Select the scan type and start the malware scan.
4. Review detected threats and allow the tool to remove them.
5. Restart the system if prompted.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• ✔ Effective as a second-opinion malware removal tool.
• ✔ Portable and does not require installation.
• ✔ Free to use without limitations.

Cons

• ✘ Discontinued and no longer updated.
• ✘ No real-time protection (on-demand scanning only).
• ✘ May not be effective against modern malware threats.

Alternative Software

• Malwarebytes – A widely used malware detection and removal tool.
• ESET Online Scanner – A free cloud-based malware scanner.
• Dr.Web CureIt! – A standalone malware removal tool.

Developer

• Company: Norman ASA (Acquired by AVG Technologies)
• Status: Discontinued (No longer maintained)

External Links

• (No official website available)
• May be found on archived security forums (use caution when downloading).