The disks for Virus Rescue can be used in cases where your antivirus program has stopped functioning. They’re available from several antivirus vendors and are easy to use. Users can customize the way the program checks the system.
Some provide a more familiar desktop experience, while others offer users a range of free tools. For example, Kaspersky’s rescue disk is powered by the Xfce Linux desktop and features Firefox, Thumar File Manager and a handful of other applications that can be used for additional reasons. This rescue disk includes the ability to select the specific files that should be scanned, or to indicate whether you wish to exclude files that are larger than a certain size.
Other rescue disks aren’t as advanced, like Trend Micro’s, which does not offer a visual interface and requires you to navigate with arrow keys. The simple rescue disc makes up for the lack of features by being compact and having a good track record of the detection of malware during AV-Comparatives’s real-world tests of protection.
ESET’s SysRescue Live is a fantastic option for those who want an easier user interface. It is one of the best-rounded and polished interfaces that are on this list. It’s based on the exact antivirus engine as the company’s full-featured program, and its graphical interface offers plenty of customization options to pick from, including the option of a smart or custom scan, setting exclusions and selecting whether to run an extensive or quick scan.
