The Virus Rescue disks are useful tool that can be used to search for malware in cases where your normal antivirus program is no longer working. They’re available for a number of different antivirus providers and are simple to use, offering users a variety of custom options in regards to how they want the software to check the system.
Certain applications provide an experience that is more familiar to desktop users Some offer users with a set of bonus utilities. For instance, the Kaspersky rescue disk is powered by the Xfce Linux desktop and features Firefox, Thumar File Manager and a handful of other apps that can be used for other uses. This rescue disk also has an option that lets you to select specific files to be scanned by the service or indicate if you prefer to have it skip files of an amount of size.
Other rescue disks are less advanced, like Trend Micro’s, which does not come with a graphic interface and requires you to navigate with arrow keys. This basic rescue disc makes up for the lack of features by being small and displaying a solid track record in detecting malware during AV-Comparatives real-world tests of protection.
ESET’s SysRescue Live is an excellent option for users who prefer an easier user interface. It has one of the most polished and polished interfaces in this list. It’s based upon the same antivirus engine that is used in ESET’s full-featured software and its interface is graphical, offering plenty of customization options to select from, such as the option of a smart or custom scan, setting exclusions, and selecting whether to run either a thorough or quick scan.