ESET Online Scanner

With ESET Online Scanner, you can perform an additional malware check on Windows.

Developer ESET

Version 4.0.1.0 · Freeware · Windows

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With ESET Online Scanner, you can perform an additional malware check on Windows. You download a scan program that retrieves the necessary detection data. You can perform a second check next to your existing security.

Especially if you want to investigate a suspicious file or strange behavior. The name does not mean that your computer is checked only via a web page: software runs on your device.

Download ESET Online Scanner

Downloads are available for Windows.

Run an additional scan

Get the necessary detection data first and choose a scan range that matches your question. A quick check and a full disk scan do not examine the same. Keep the result and see which action is part of a detection before you clean up. Use the scanner as an extra exam next to your normal security, not as proof that every problem is excluded.

Which software suits you?

Compare ESET Online Scanner with alternatives

Determine whether you want to perform an additional scan or seek continuous protection. A separate control scanner does not replace real-time security. Compare what the scanner controls and which features are paid for; do not simply turn multiple full real-time antivirus products next to each other.

Differences between ESET Online Scanner and Malwarebytes, AdwCleaner, Malware Hunter, ESET NOD32 Antivirus
SoftwareWhat can it do?Platform and licence
ESET Online ScannerYou are viewing this app You run an additional Windows malware scan with ESETs scanner. The emphasis is on checking and removing, not a permanent antivirus installation. WindowsFreeware
MalwarebytesView this alternative You scan for malware and unwanted software; real-time protection depends on your license. You can also use the app as an additional check for an existing security solution. Windows, macOSFreemium
AdwCleanerView this alternative You check Windows for adware, unwanted program features and custom browser settings. The app is designed to clean up and does not provide full continuous antivirus protection. WindowsFreeware
Malware HunterView this alternative You scan Windows for malware and use additional features that differ per edition. Check that the features you need are free or paid for. WindowsFreemium
ESET NOD32 AntivirusView this alternative You use an installed antivirus product with real-time protection. That's a different bet than a loose second-opnie scanner. Windows, macOSPaid

Choose an alternative to explore its features, system requirements and download options.

Who is it for?

This helps when you want to examine a suspicious download or do an extra check next to your common antivirus. For continuous surveillance, you have to be able to rely on an active security solution. Do not use the scanner as a reason to disable your daily protection.

Getting started

Reserve time for downloading detection data and scanning. Read the results before deleting files or placing them in quarantine.

Privacy

The scanner needs access to the files and system components you have checked. Please note the options offered for detection and data exchange. Share scan logs only after checking for usernames and file locations. In the case of confidential work files, you should also take into account your organisation's agreements.

Good to know

An additional scan is not a complete continuous security. The check can take a long time with many files.

Please note

A found potentially unwanted app is not always the same as a proven virus. Read the classification and check that you are using the program intentionally. Do not delete essential data without reserve. In the event of recurring problems, not only repeat the same scan, but also check which download, extension or login brings back the problem.

Advantages

  • You can perform an additional check next to your fixed security.
  • The locations found help you investigate a suspicion more concretely.
  • You don't need to immediately replace your entire security environment based on one unclear symptom.

Things to consider

  • You need time and connection to prepare a current checkup.
  • A scan result remains a snapshot.
  • Detecties and recovery actions require assessment, especially with software you have deliberately installed.

Download ESET Online Scanner

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Version history

4.0.1.0

You better update from older versions and stop a scan normally.

What’s new?

  • You can go from the 3.7 series to a newer version without the fixed update problem.
  • When you stop a scan, the screen doesn't stick to stopping unnecessarily for longer.
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Our verdict

ESET Online Scanner is useful as additional, targeted control of your Windows computer. You can run a scan without replacing your existing security package immediately. Think of it as a second check at a certain point. A clean result does not say that any future download is safe or that all causes of unwanted behavior are excluded.

The tool fits an additional check if you want to maintain the existing security. Allow name and location of finds to be considered before performing an action. Also hold the original complaint as a checkpoint. A scan that is done does not automatically mean that an unwanted browser setting, corrupted file or other cause has been recovered.

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