The disks for Virus Rescue are a great option in the event where your antivirus software has stopped functioning. They are available from a variety of antivirus providers, and are easy to use. Users can modify the way the program checks the system.
Some provide a more familiar desktop experience, while others provide users with a variety of additional utilities. Kaspersky’s rescue disk, for instance, is powered by Xfce Linux and includes Firefox, Thumar File Manager, and a couple of other applications that are useful for different purposes. This rescue disk also has a feature that allows you to choose specific files for the scanning service or indicate if you want it to skip files that exceed 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 using the arrow keys. The simple rescue disc compensates for the lack of features thanks to its size and proving to have a strong track record of finding malware during AVComparatives’ real-world tests of protection.
For those looking for a more user-friendly choice should look at ESET’s SysRescue Live which has one of the most polished and well-rounded interfaces on this list. It uses the same antivirus engine that is the basis of the full-featured software offered by the company. The interface’s graphic design permits a wide array of customisation options, such as an intelligent or customized scan, exclusions, and whether to run a fast or a deep scan.