Scanning the computer

Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool can perform a standard scan of your computer. As part of this scan, the application scans system memory, startup objects, and boot sectors of your computer for viruses and other malware. Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool scans files of all formats, including the contents of archives. You can only run the scan manually. You cannot schedule the scan.

To scan your computer:

1. Run Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool.
2. Click Start scan.

   If necessary, edit the scan scope.

Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool scans your computer. When the scan is complete, Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool displays the results of the scan. The application also generates an application performance report.

The Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool application is able to detect a bootkit, but it is not possible to disinfect a bootkit-infected computer using the application. To resolve this issue, please go to our Forum.

Main application window