Virus rescue disks are a great option in the event when your antivirus program has stopped functioning. They’re available from a number antivirus vendors, and they’re easy to use. Users can customize the way the program checks the system.
Some offer the familiar desktop experience Some offer users with a variety of extra utilities. For instance, Kaspersky’s Rescue disk is powered by the Xfce Linux desktop and features Firefox, Thumar File Manager and a few other applications that can be used for additional purposes. The rescue disk also comes with an option that lets you to choose specific files for the scanning service, or indicate if prefer it to not scan files with an amount of size.
Other rescue disks come with less sophisticated interfaces, such as Trend Micro’s. It doesn’t have an interactive user interface and you must navigate with arrow keys. This simple rescue disk is able to make up for the lack of features by being compact and displaying a solid track record of detecting malware in AV-Comparatives’ real-world protection testing.
ESET’s SysRescue Live is an excellent choice for those looking for an easier user interface. It is one of the most polished and polished interfaces that are on this list. It is powered by the same antivirus engine that powers the full-featured software of the company. The interface’s graphic design allows for a wide range of customisation options, such as the ability to run a smart or customized scan, exclusions and the option to perform a quick or a thorough scan.