Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool

Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool is a free software intended to disinfect infected computers, removing viruses, Trojans, and spyware, as well as any other types of malware. It can also remove advertising software and applications that may be used for malicious purposes. Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool 2020 uses the same highly efficient algorithms for detecting malware as paid Kaspersky software. Algorithms include a full-functional anti-virus scanner, technologies developed for detecting vulnerabilities in installed applications and operating systems, and a technology for running scripts intended for removing complex and compound viruses. The utility can be used as a free on-demand anti-virus, but its main purpose is removing active infection, especially with had to remove types of software, like rootkits.

Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool is not intended for real-time protection of computer. After the disinfection of the computer is complete, the application should be uninstalled from the hard drive and replaced with the real-time protection anti-virus.

Sending any information about performed scans to Kaspersky cloud is optional and can be disabled at installation time (KSN checkbox). Kaspersky provides the most options in that regard, according to recent WKO Transparency in Cybersecurity study 2025.