Kaspersky Online Scanner

Overview

Kaspersky Online Scanner was a free web-based antivirus scanning service provided by Kaspersky. It allowed users to scan their computers for malware threats without installing full antivirus software. The tool used Kaspersky's powerful detection engine to identify viruses, spyware, and other malicious software, but it did not offer real-time protection or removal options in its online version.

Features

• Web-based virus and malware scanning.
• Uses Kaspersky’s award-winning antivirus engine.
• Scans for viruses, trojans, rootkits, spyware, and other threats.
• Free to use without requiring installation.
• Provided a detailed report on detected threats.

Compatibility

Kaspersky Online Scanner was compatible with:

• Windows XP
• Windows Vista
• Windows 7
• Windows 8 (limited support)

Support was discontinued due to changes in browser security models, particularly the removal of support for ActiveX-based and Java-based scanning technologies.

Usage

1. Visit the Kaspersky Online Scanner official website (when it was available).
2. Download and install the required browser plugin or ActiveX control.
3. Select the areas of the system to scan.
4. Start the scan and review detected threats.
5. Use other Kaspersky security products for threat removal.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• ✔ Free and easy to use.
• ✔ No full antivirus installation required.
• ✔ Utilized Kaspersky’s high detection rate.

Cons

• ✘ Discontinued and no longer available.
• ✘ Required an outdated ActiveX or Java plugin.
• ✘ Did not provide real-time protection or built-in removal features.

Alternative Software

• ESET Online Scanner – Free cloud-based malware scanner.
• Dr.Web CureIt! – Standalone malware scanner with on-demand removal.
• Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool – Free downloadable malware removal tool.

Developer

• Company: Kaspersky
• Status: Discontinued (No longer available)

External Links

• (No official website available)
• Kaspersky Official Website