Best Malware Removal Tools in 2026

ClamAV

ClamAV is a free, open-source antivirus engine for scanning email and web content and supporting endpoint security work.

Microsoft Quick Assist

Microsoft Quick Assist is a free tool for getting remote help with a computer problem or helping someone else.

Spybot – Search & Destroy

Spybot – Search & Destroy is Windows software for finding and removing spyware, adware, tracking software, keyloggers, and other unwanted software.

ESET Mobile Security for Android

ESET Mobile Security for Android protects Android devices from viruses, ransomware, phishing and smishing scams, and adware.

MalCare

MalCare is a WordPress security plugin that scans for malware, blocks attacks, and removes malware with one click on eligible plans.

Virusdie

Virusdie is a cloud-based service that scans, cleans, and protects websites from malware and online threats.

Adlice Protect

Adlice Protect is Windows security software that scans for and removes known and unknown malware, including viruses, ransomware, and trojans.

Dr.Web LiveDisk

Dr.Web LiveDisk is a free antivirus recovery tool for restoring a system damaged by viruses or malware.

Malwarebytes Premium

Malwarebytes Premium Security provides ongoing protection against malware, ransomware, phishing, malicious sites, scams, and other online threats.

Advanced Policy Firewall

Advanced Policy Firewall (APF) is a free firewall system for Internet-deployed Linux servers, built on iptables/netfilter.

Dr.Web CureIt!

Dr.Web CureIt! is a Windows utility for scanning and curing malware on infected workstations.

SUPERAntiSpyware

SUPERAntiSpyware is Windows software for detecting and removing malware and spyware.

Spy Emergency

Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool

Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool

Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT) is a free Windows utility for finding and removing prevalent malware threats and reversing changes they made.

Malwarebytes AdwCleaner

Malwarebytes AdwCleaner is a free Windows utility for detecting and removing adware, potentially unwanted programs, and browser hijackers.

Panda Cloud Cleaner

Panda Cloud Cleaner is a free Windows utility for scanning PCs and disinfecting them of viruses and other malware.

SpyDllRemover

SpyDllRemover is a free Windows utility for detecting spyware, hidden rootkit DLLs and user-land rootkit processes.

herdProtect

herdProtect is a free Windows malware scanner designed to provide a second opinion alongside an existing antivirus product.

Dr.Web CureNet!

NoBot

NoBot is Windows software for finding and removing bots, remote access trojans, miners, keyloggers, spyware, malware, ransomware, and other threats.

Windows Security

Windows Security is a free security app built into Windows 10 and Windows 11.