Command line parameters for managing Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool

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To run Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool with additional parameters:

1. Press Win and R keys simultaneously on your keyboard.

2. Drag-and-drop the installer to the Run window.

• In the Open line, the path to the file will appear.

3. After the path, type a command or multiple commands you want to apply and click OK. Use the following parameters:
   • -trace — turn on collecting traces.
   • -freboot — enable Advanced mode.
   • -d <folder_path> — specify the folder for reports, Quarantine and trace files.
   • -accepteula — automatically accept the License Agreement, Privacy Policy and KSN agreement.
   • -silent — run without graphic interface.
   • -adinsilent — active disinfection without displaying graphical user interface.
   • -processlevel <level> — set threat levels for objects to be neutralized in the console mode:
     • 1 — neutralize objects with high threat level
     • 2 — neutralize objects with high and medium threat levels
     • 3 — neutralize objects with high, medium and low threat levels
   • -fixednames — disable file name randomization.
   • -en — run the tool with the English interface.
   • -moddirpath — specify the folder with antivirus databases.
   • -dontcryptsupportinfo — disable encryption of trace files, reports and dump files.
   • -fupdate — enable notifications in case tool’s bases are outdated.
   • -allvolumes — add a scan of all logical drives.
   • -custom <folder_path> — add a scan of a selected folder. You can only select one folder. To scan several folders at a time, use the -customlist parameter.
   • -customlist <file_path> — add a scan of folders specified in the text file.

Example: