PC acting strangely, but your antivirus finds nothing? The free Dr.WEB CureIt! runs an on-demand malware check as a second opinion. It scans for and removes viruses, trojans, spyware, and other threats without requiring installation.
Which scan should you run?
For an initial check, CureIt! offers a quick scan. The full and system scans cover broader areas, while a custom scan lets you choose what to examine. Scan duration depends on the scope of the check and the amount of data involved.
- Choose a quick scan for an initial examination.
- Use a full or system scan for a broader search.
- Select a custom scan to target specific locations.
Detection and cleanup
CureIt! checks for threats including viruses, trojans, and spyware, as well as suspicious processes and infected files. It can examine threats active in system memory, then identify items for removal. Detection details help explain what the scan found.
The utility is designed for checks you start when you suspect an infection. It does not continuously monitor the PC in the background, so it does not replace an always-on antivirus.
Pros
- Runs without installation
- Scans for viruses, trojans, and spyware
- Offers quick, full, system, and custom scan choices
Cons
- Does not provide continuous real-time protection
System requirements: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11 · 32-bit and 64-bit · 160 MB disk space · Minimum 360 MB RAM · i686-compatible processor with SSE2
Does Dr.WEB CureIt! need to be installed?
No. It runs without installation and is used to start an on-demand malware scan.
What kinds of threats does CureIt! scan for?
It scans for viruses, trojans, spyware, and other malware.
Does CureIt! provide ongoing protection?
No. It performs scans when started and does not provide continuous real-time monitoring.