Dr.WebCureit – free healing utility, which, without an antivirus, will check your PC for dangerous viruses and infected files, and will also neutralize the detected malware.
If you already have antivirus software installed on your computer, healing utility will work as an additional scanner (virus search engine).
The utility instantly finds the problem and reports it. In the settings menu, there is a wide selection of functions that the user can use to check the file system. At the same time, threats that the cleaning utility detects will be sorted on the desktop into a separate folder.
But it should be noted that the scanner is not capable of acting as a full replacement.
The utility is not able to protect your computer while working with websites, checking email, or watching movies online.
Cureit only finds existing problems and treats the computer after infection, in other words, Dr.WebCureit does not work proactively, but treats only after the virus has already entered the computer.
It's not very pleasant that the program is not able to perform auto-updates (updates do not occur automatically). To diagnose your computer using this, you will have to visit the official website of the program and download the updated version of the application from there. Otherwise, the old version of the program will not work effectively with new threats (the latest versions of viruses and other spyware), which can lead to very disastrous consequences (from the crash of Windows to the irreversible loss of important information on the hard drive).
Therefore, keep in mind that the software is updated every 2 hours, and if you download a new version of the scanner today, tomorrow it will be outdated and not as functional when fighting new viruses.
You can run the healing utility from a flash drive or other storage medium, which is, of course, very convenient, especially if you want to quickly diagnose your computer for viruses and eliminate pockets of infection.
This anti-virus utility is an excellent addition to the anti-virus already installed on the computer (for example DrWeb, etc.).
This anti-virus scanner is capable of providing quick and high-quality treatment of the system when the file system is damaged as a result of dangerous viruses.
It is noteworthy that using the program is simple and convenient, and almost any user can handle it. Additionally, we note that when running Dr.WebCureit there are no problems with the installed antivirus.
After checking and disinfecting the system (if necessary), the program automatically shuts down the operating system and restarts the computer.
Dr.Web (or Doctor Web) is a domestic utility for comprehensive protection of your computer and mobile device.
Doctor Web anti-virus is designed to protect not only computers running Windows or Mac OS systems, but also mobile devices running Android. This application should not be confused with the healing utility of the same developer.
It will get rid of email or network worms, all possible file viruses, so-called “stealth” and polymorphic viruses, etc.
Basic protection contains the main pro-active components to protect the device and is capable of finding and removing infected objects. To use the antivirus for free for 90 days, you need to register for free on the official website and receive the key in your personal account or download the required version from there.
Features of Doctor Web antivirus:
- a scanner with a graphical interface that works on demand or in automatic mode;
- anti-rootkit with background search on rootkit and arkapi;
- preventive protection against infections by blocking modifications of Windows objects;
- HyperVisor helps detect viruses and remove (cure);
- SpIDer Mail and Gate guards: the first is mail, the second is web antivirus;
- as well as: SpIDer Guard (RAM control), Firewall, Agent and many other anti-virus solutions.
Download Doctor Web antivirus for free from the official website
You can download the latest version of Doctor Web antivirus for free from the developer’s official website using the link below. If you need to scan your computer for viruses once, it is recommended to use the Doctor Web healing utility.
The creators of comprehensive protection were concerned about those users who do not have the opportunity to buy paid versions, so free basic protection was developed for them.
The latest version of the Doctor Web antivirus has another very useful tool in its arsenal, it’s called - it helps to revive an infected system and save user data. The tool is intended exclusively for Windows systems and is a “reanimator”, a kind of mini-operating system that will help you connect to data on your hard drive using a graphical window interface similar to Windows.
It will be useful for those who have already missed the virus and cannot use the OS as before. The product can be downloaded for free, does not have a paid license, and is intended for home PCs.
Other advantages of Dr Web antivirus
An additional plugin that integrates into the browser and is called Dr.Web LinkChecker for Chrome, Mozilla, Opera, IE and Safari will help prevent infection of your computer. Designed to check Internet pages and files downloaded from the Internet, with this add-on it is safe to “surf” web pages.
Download Dr.Web antivirus for free for Windows and use all the features for ninety days, after which you will have to purchase or reinstall the utility.
How check your computer for viruses for free. For this, the free Dr.Web CureIt! utility is usually sufficient.
In Russian it’s simply “Doctor Web”.
You can download from the official website.
I’ll also say that it’s better to check by booting your computer in safe mode! Because, if you don’t know, a virus is a small program that sneaks into your computer to carry out certain actions! But programs don’t start in safe mode! And the virus, in this mode, is easier to catch and remove!
How to boot your computer in safe mode?
To do this, when loading or rebooting the computer, when it is just starting to turn on, you need to hold down or continuously (with an interval of about 0.5 seconds) click the F8 key.
Until a black screen appears on the monitor, as shown in the picture below (if you didn’t manage to catch this moment the first time, then restart your computer and try again):
Using the arrows on the keyboard, you need to select the line “Safe Mode” and press Enter.
Of course, you can run the scan in normal mode! This is just a recommendation for the best!
Let me remind you that Dr.Web CureIt does not require installation on your computer! The utility simply starts and does its job. After which, you can simply delete it like a regular shortcut!
Regardless of the mode in which you do this, now the further steps are the same! So, let's launch...
So, when you click the “Disarm” button, which will appear after the scan is completed on the right side of the program, all threats will be removed from your computer! After this, you can close our “doctor”.
Another important point! If, when closing Dr.Web, a small white window appears with a warning about modification of the host file (which is a system file), then when asked whether you allow it to be corrected, be sure to answer “Yes”!
Well, I also recorded a video for you of how I do it in real life! Watch it if you perceive the video format better.
How to check your computer for Dr.Web viruses
Dr. Web Cureit is a convenient and standalone antivirus and antispyware scanner that analyzes your PC for viruses, Trojans, spyware, hackerware, adware, rootkits and other malicious elements. The healing utility does not require installation and can be launched from a USB drive. Excellent detection, stylish appearance, and modern interface attract many new users to the program every year.
Do you need to scan an infected computer? Or are you working on a PC that you don't fully trust? Doctor Web Curate is a specially designed application for these tasks.
The free utility can cure infected system or files, regardless of whether they are spyware or viruses.
Key Features Dr Web Cureit
The attractiveness of the program lies largely in its simplicity. Although the scanner does not require installation, it contains many of the configuration options and comprehensive scanning capabilities that you would expect from a full version of an antivirus.
Dr Web Cureit is based on an ICSA certified scan engine that provides reliable detection. The program is offered as an executable file that only needs to be double-clicked to run, and in many cases, this is the only viable solution.
After all, as you know, viruses or spyware often try to block the installation of a new antivirus or PC protection application, so this is really a big advantage.
Dr Web Cureit does not conflict with any antivirus solution already installed on your system. What's also special about the program is that it's available in a huge variety of languages, comes with an excellent help file, and provides you with plenty of statistics about your scans.
After launch, Kurate will automatically detect the language of your operating system and configure the scanner interface accordingly (if the local language is not supported, English will be enabled).
3 available operating modes
"Express analysis"
"Full Scan"
and “Custom” - with a brief description presented in the right panel of the main window.
In express mode (quick search), the boot sectors of all disks, RAM, startup objects, root directories of Windows and the boot disk, user documents, as well as user temporary folders will be checked.
After checking your PC, Cureit will provide a list of problems and suggest a solution.
The application is not too resource-heavy, so you can continue to work while the analysis occurs, although this is not recommended until the entire process is complete.
Please remember that Kurate is an “on-demand scanner” only; it can detect and remove malicious files, but does not provide real-time protection. To do this, you need to install the full version of Doctor Web antivirus.
Benefits of Cureit
Virus databases are updated several times an hour, and the latest version of the scanner is always available for download on the Doctor Web developer website.
Earlier I already talked about how it is possible with the help of special programs and online services. If you haven't read that article, be sure to check it out. In it, I talked about the most popular and effective verification methods, which are still relevant today.
Today we will talk about several utilities that are kindly provided to us by the developers of the well-known Doctor Web antivirus. Namely, we will look at the operating principle of the popular free scanner Dr.Web CureIt and its brother, the online service “Dr.Web Online”.
Both options are intended for one-time testing and work without installation into the system.
So, let's get started.
Dr.Web CureIt is the main assistant in the fight against viruses
Dr.Web CureIt! – the developers position it as a free healing utility that can completely scan and cure your computer from the most popular viruses. But it is not so. Undoubtedly, Doctor Web Curate takes a leading position in detecting threats, but as a treatment, it only offers to remove the detected threats or move them to quarantine.
And only in some cases, it actually performs treatment, for example, when changing the hosts file, when the message “ ” pops up. But here you need to be especially careful, because if you used any unlicensed software with a key on your computer, then there is a chance that after treating the hosts file, it will stop working.
How to use the healing utility correctly:
- To get started, Web CureIt needs to be downloaded. You can download the program from official developer website. Please note that the utility is available for use for three days from the moment of downloading, then you will have to download it again. This is done in order to constantly keep the virus databases up to date.
- Launch the anti-virus scanner, check the box to accept the terms of participation to start working with the program and click “Continue”.
- Open the options page by clicking on the wrench icon at the top of the window and go to Settings.
- Go to the “Exceptions” section, check the box next to “Archives” and click “OK”. You can change all other options at your discretion, for example, I leave everything by default.
- Click the “Select objects to scan” button.
- A window will open with items where Doctor Web Curate by default suggests checking the main sections of the computer for viruses (8 items), you can mark only them and click on the start button. I recommend immediately conducting a full check. To do this, click on the text “Click to select files and folders” and mark all local drives, flash drives and other devices.
- Start the scanning process.
When finished, remove any threats found and restart your PC.
In some cases, it is recommended to scan through Safe Mode. This will increase the efficiency and speed of the scanner. Because, when running under Windows, malware can block or slow down Doctor Web.
Additional Information
The Dr.Web CureIt utility is a portable version of the antivirus, a so-called scanner that works without installation into the system. First of all, it is intended for a one-time check of the computer, albeit regularly. It does not have special modules inherent in it, which means that it will not be able to provide constant protection for a PC or laptop.
But Doctor Web is equipped with the latest virus databases, which allows you to identify the latest threats. Its main advantages are: free, high detection rate and fast verification speed.
It also does not conflict with other installed antiviruses.
Dr.Web Online – scan your computer online
By using free online scanner from Doctor Web you can only partially scan your computer for viruses. Its task is to scan downloaded files and then display the result.
Compared to the previous Dr.Web CureIt utility, no actions will be applied to detected viruses. You must disinfect infected files yourself.
Another disadvantage is the small size of the downloaded file, which is “10 MB”. There is no way to load more, which may not seem very convenient. But I would like to believe that in the future this volume will be increased.
The main advantages of Dr.Web Online are:
On my own behalf, I would like to recommend using both options, even if you have any other third-party antivirus installed. This is especially true for Doctor Web Curate; this healing utility is simply irreplaceable when it is necessary to scan the entire device for viruses.
Dr.Web Online can be useful in rarer cases, when you need to check one specific file and do not have time to download an anti-virus scanner to your laptop or PC.
