RunScanner Alternatives

RunScanner is described as 'Runscanner is freeware combining the power of hijackthis, autoruns and other spyware, malware, junk scanners' and is an app in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to RunScanner for a variety of platforms, including Windows, PortableApps.com, Mac, Kindle Fire and Android apps. The best RunScanner alternative is Malwarebytes Anti-Malware, which is free. Other great apps like RunScanner are Autoruns, Spybot - Search & Destroy, AdwCleaner and SUPERAntiSpyware.

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Runscanner is freeware combining the power of hijackthis, autoruns and other spyware, malware, junk scanners.

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RunScanner alternatives page was last updated Apr 9, 2019
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  1. Malwarebytes Anti-Malware icon

    Malwarebytes Anti-Malware

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    Comprehensive protection software utilizing AI and machine learning to detect and neutralize threats. Features include RDP and Ransomware Protection. Efficiently uses minimal system resources with customizable settings for scan modes and performance adjustments.

    112 Malwarebytes Anti-Malware alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
    Malwarebytes Anti-Malware screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Process scanning
    2.  Heuristic Detection
    3.  Real-time protection
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Multiple languages
    6.  Malware Analysis
    7.  Built-in VPN
    8.  Block Trackers
    9.  No Logs
    10.  No Tracking
    11.  No registration required
    12.  CloudAV

    Malwarebytes Anti-Malware VS RunScanner

     

    • Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to RunScanner.

    • Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is the most popular free alternative to RunScanner.

    • Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is Freemium and ProprietaryRunScanner is Free and Proprietary
    • Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is LightweightRunScanner is not according to our users
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    Autoruns

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    Autoruns shows you what programs are configured to run during system bootup or login, and shows you the entries in the order Windows processes them. These programs include ones in your startup folder, Run, RunOnce, and other Registry keys.

    31 Autoruns alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Autostart
    2.  Portable
    3.  Works Offline

    Autoruns VS RunScanner

     
  4. Spybot - Search & Destroy icon

    Spybot - Search & Destroy

     437 likes
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    Spybot - Search & Destroy detects and removes spyware, a relatively new kind of threat not yet covered by common anti-virus applications.

    100 Spybot - Search & Destroy alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    Prices for Corporate Edition

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Malware Analysis
    3.  Multiple languages

    Spybot - Search & Destroy VS RunScanner

     

    • Spybot - Search & Destroy is the most popular commercial alternative to RunScanner.

    • Spybot - Search & Destroy is Paid and ProprietaryRunScanner is Free and Proprietary
    • Spybot - Search & Destroy is Privacy focusedRunScanner is not according to our users
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    AdwCleaner

    Detects and removes adware, PUPs, toolbars, browser hijackers, and unwanted plugins with fast scanning and cleaning. Requires no installation and runs as a portable utility. Cleans files and registry traces, fixes altered browser...

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    AdwCleaner

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    Detects and removes adware, PUPs, toolbars, browser hijackers, and unwanted plugins with fast scanning and cleaning. Requires no installation and runs as a portable utility. Cleans files and registry traces, fixes altered browser settings, and can run from flash drives.

    55 AdwCleaner alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    AdwCleaner screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Malware Analysis
    3.  Standalone
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Multiple languages

    AdwCleaner VS RunScanner

     
  7. SUPERAntiSpyware icon

    SUPERAntiSpyware

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    SUPERAntiSpyware is a software application which can detect and remove spyware, adware, malware, trojans, rogue software, worms, rootkits, parasites and other potentially harmful software applications, as well as restore modified system settings.

    50 SUPERAntiSpyware alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    SUPERAntiSpyware screenshot 1

    SUPERAntiSpyware Features

    1.  Malware Analysis
    2.  Portable

    SUPERAntiSpyware VS RunScanner

     
  8. SpywareBlaster icon

    SpywareBlaster

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    Prevent the installation of spyware and other potentially unwanted software!.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    SpywareBlaster screenshot 1

    SpywareBlaster VS RunScanner

     
  10. ESET SysInspector icon

    ESET SysInspector

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    ESET SysInspector is a free, state of the art diagnostic tool for Windows systems. It is also an integral part of ESET Smart Security 4 and ESET NOD32 Antivirus 4. It peers into your operating system and captures details such as running processes, registry content, startup items...

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • SK flagSlovakia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    ESET SysInspector screenshot 1

    ESET SysInspector Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Risk scores
    3.  Heuristic Detection

    ESET SysInspector VS RunScanner

     
  11. 9-Lab Removal Tool icon

    9-Lab Removal Tool

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    9-Lab Removal Tool stands for the standalone multi-functional malware scanning utility that is able to professionally detect and get rid of viruses, rootkits, unveil hidden infections and malicious registry keys that are concealed deep within a system.

    45 9-Lab Removal Tool alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Portable
    3.  Malware Analysis
    4.  Block Trackers
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  On Demand

    9-Lab Removal Tool VS RunScanner

     
  12. Spyware Terminator icon

    Spyware Terminator

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    Millions of users worldwide rely on Spyware Terminator, winner of many awards and high ratings from industry experts and users. Its free comprehensive protection is comparable to competitors' paid versions!

    39 Spyware Terminator alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Discontinued

    The program seems to be no longer updated. Last version, released in 2015, can be still downloaded from the official website.

    Spyware Terminator VS RunScanner

     
  13. ZHPCleaner icon

    ZHPCleaner

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    The software requires no installation process, it allows transportation on removable devices. It could not be simpler, three buttons, "Scan", "clean" and "Report". A module allows to choose the lines you want to keep, including legitimate programs...

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    ZHPCleaner screenshot 1

    ZHPCleaner Features

    1.  Portable

    ZHPCleaner VS RunScanner

     
  14. Reason Antivirus icon

    Reason Antivirus

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    Reason is a next-generation antivirus that Protects not only your digital devices, but also your privacy.

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Reason Antivirus screenshot 1

    Reason Antivirus Features

    1.  Real-time protection
    2.  Ransomware Protection
    3.  Bloatware Remover

    Reason Antivirus VS RunScanner

     
  15. KnockKnock icon

    KnockKnock

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    KnockKnock displays persistent startup items (scripts, commands, binaries, executables, Login Items, kexts, LaunchAgents, etc., that are set to execute automatically on OS X.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    KnockKnock screenshot 1

    KnockKnock VS RunScanner

     
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