Most of these tools are available as portable apps that do not need to be “installed” on your computer in order to use them. Make sure you click the download link for the free version instead of the trial version of the “paid” app.

Notes: All of the tools mentioned below are either completely free or they have free versions available (which I use myself and recommend). Here is a short list of the “second opinion” malware scans that I currently use and recommend, listed in order of how effective I believe them to be: And since they only run on demand they won’t interfere with your full-time antivirus program. Luckily, there are several great free malware scans that you can run as often as you like. I believe it’s wise to always seek a second opinion after a malware scan “comes back negative” as well. After all, it only takes one virus slipping through your anti-virus program’s defenses to ruin you entire day.

They all have the potential to miss certain strains of malware, especially new ones that were released “into the wild” after the latest antivirus definitions update was distributed.Ĭonsider this: If your body is clearly exhibiting the symptoms of a dreaded disease, wouldn’t you seek a second opinion if your test results come back negative?

Most folks do, and I must admit that I feel pretty good about those kinds of reports myself.īut I’m going to share a little secret with you… Do you always get a warm, fuzzy feeling after your latest malware scan responds with “ Scan complete.

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