There are times when you do not want to download anti-virus software. These may include:

• Your computer is too infected or broken to install new software
• You are on someone elses computer and you don't want to install software
• You just need to do a quick check, without the hassle of software installation

The solution for virus scanning at those times is to utilize an online virus scanner.

Note: Most online virus scanners require Internet Explorer with ActiveX enabled.

Online Virus Scanners

Trend Micro Housecall

Trend Micro HouseCall thoroughly scans your computer for viruses, spyware, and known security vulnerabilities. This free service is designed to demonstrate the power of Trend Micro technologies in a fast and easy solution.

BitDefender Online Scanner

BitDefender Online Scanner is a fully functional antivirus product. It features all required elements for thorough antivirus scanning and effective cleaning: it scans your system's memory, all files, folders and drives' boot sectors, providing you with the option to automatically clean the infected files.

Freedom Online Virus Check

Freedom Online Virus Check is a free online anti-virus scanner for web users. Freedom Online Virus Check allows you to scan your hard drives, diskettes, CD-ROMs, network drives, directories, and specific files for any hidden viruses, Trojans or worms. Freedom Online Virus Check uses state-of-the-art technology to scan your PC for all types of viruses.

McAfee FreeScan

McAfee FreeScan helps you detect thousands of viruses on your computer. Based on the award-winning McAfee VirusScan engine, FreeScan searches for viruses, including the latest known "in the wild" viruses, and displays a detailed list of any infected files. Should viruses be found, FreeScan even provides links to more information about the viruses and what you can do to clean your system.

Panda Active Scan

• Antivirus - Antivirus detects and eliminates all types of viruses, worms and Trojans.
• Antispyware Deep anti-spyware scan detects spyware that other security suites can�'t.
• TruPrevent - Catches viruses that are so new than your signature-based antivirus software cannot yet recognize them.
• Daily Updates - Active Scan is updated at least once a day, so each scan will be able to detect even the latest viruses and spyware to emerge.
• One-click Scan - No need to install any programs, just connect to the Internet and simply click whenever you want to check if your computer is infected by viruses or spyware.

RAV AntiVirus Online Viru Scan

RAV AntiVirus Online Virus Scan will scan and clean your PC of viruses and other malwares here; free of charge.

Virus infection is a reality of modern-day computing and with the advent of the Internet; this reality has become even more real. It is an inconvenience that happens not only on your home computer, but in the office as well.

TrojanScan

Trojan horses are a huge security threat. A Trojan is a program that enters your computer undetected, giving the attacker who planted the Trojan unrestricted access to the data stored on your computer. Trojans can transmit credit card information and other confidential data in the background. Trojans are often not caught by virus scanning engines, because these are focused on viruses, not Trojans. Catching such threats would require the use of a Trojan scanner (a.k.a Trojan cleaner, Trojan remover, anti-Trojan).