On-demand scanner that detects and removes popular forms of malware, which does not require installation and can be run from a pen drive
- last updated on : September 30th, 2014, 15:35 GMT
- file size : 337 MB
- price : FREE!
- developed by : Norman
- license type : Freeware
- operating system(s) :Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 8 64 bit / 2003 / 2008
Norman Malware Cleaner is one of those straightforward antivirus applications that provide clear-cut options concerning its capabilities. It does not require installation, nor include a real-time guard. The application best proves its effectiveness when paired with a third-party real-time guard, in order to double-check files and folders for malicious activity.
Portability advantages and clear-cut interface
Since
the app can be immediately launched by just clicking its executable
file, it can be backed up to a removable storage unit as well as run on
any infected or suspicious PC without modifying file and registry
settings.
Norman Malware Cleaner does not put emphasis on looks, sticking to a classical interface whose main options are split into multiple tabs for each access.
Norman Malware Cleaner does not put emphasis on looks, sticking to a classical interface whose main options are split into multiple tabs for each access.
Three different scan methods
The
application can verify the computer for malware in three ways: Full
looks into all local drives for a thorough checkup, Quick verifies only
popular hiding spots such as Program Files and the Windows directory,
while Custom gives users the possibility to handpick the exact files,
folders and drives to evaluate for suspicious activity.
Scanner configuration and other settings
It
is possible to deactivate Norman from unpacking archives, running a
pre- and post-scan, scanning the memory, looking for rootkits and fake
av products, detecting potentially unwanted programs (PUPs), cleaning
viruses and rookits, as well as quarantining objects before cleaning
them.
Users may include files with various suspicion levels (the higher the level, the higher chance of detecting false positives), log all scanned objects, point out exclusions, manage the quarantine, as well as investigate the computer for malware using an advanced and risky
Users may include files with various suspicion levels (the higher the level, the higher chance of detecting false positives), log all scanned objects, point out exclusions, manage the quarantine, as well as investigate the computer for malware using an advanced and risky
scanner.
Performance and conclusion
Norman
Malware Cleaner delivered good results concerning the virus detection
ratio in our evaluation. However, it is very slow when analyzing heavily
infected systems and uses significant resources during this time.
Nevertheless, casual users are most likely to find Norman Malware
Cleaner reliable when using it as a secondary line of defense against
malware.
Reviewed by Elena Opris on July 7th, 2014
