Head-to-head · Malware Removal Software
Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool vs Dr.Web CureIt!
Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool leads on 0 checks, Dr.Web CureIt! on 1, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreKaspersky Virus Removal Tool · 9.1/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresDr.Web CureIt! · 2 of 3
Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool scores higher on our rubric for malware removal software: 9.1 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #9.
Dr.Web CureIt! offers bootable rescue media; Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool doesn't. On operating systems, Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool gives you Windows_linux where Dr.Web CureIt! offers Windows.
Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool is the better fit for free Windows malware removal with deep disinfection. Dr.Web CureIt! is the better fit for portable Windows cleanup with recovery options.
- Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool fits best
Free Windows malware removal with deep disinfection
- Dr.Web CureIt! fits best
Portable Windows cleanup with recovery options
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Side by side
| Feature | Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | Dr.Web CureIt! 8.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 8.5 |
| Ranking | #3 in Malware Removal Software | #9 in Malware Removal Software |
| Best for | Free Windows malware removal with deep disinfection | Portable Windows cleanup with recovery options |
| Pricing model | Free | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Free | — |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool 1/3 · Dr.Web CureIt! 2/3 | ||
| Threat quarantine | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bootable rescue media | — | ✓ (best) |
| Scheduled scans | — | — |
| Specs | ||
| Scan modes | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Operating systems | Windows_linux | Windows |
| Remediation automation | Assisted | Assisted |
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| Our verdict | Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool is a free, portable malware scanner for computers that may already be infected. It is designed for manual, on-demand use rather than continuous background protection, making it suitable for Windows users who… Read the review → |
Dr.Web CureIt! is a portable Windows utility for scanning and curing malware on infected computers. It targets viruses, trojans, rootkits, adware, riskware and other unwanted software without requiring installation. The free version… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool — where it wins
- Quick, full and custom scans cover varied malware types
- Advanced restart-assisted disinfection handles active infections
- Portable Windows and Linux operation requires no installation
Where it doesn't
- No continuous background protection
- No scheduled scan support
- Manual scanning is required rather than automatic ongoing coverage
Dr.Web CureIt! — where it wins
- Portable operation without installation
- Detects viruses, trojans, rootkits, adware and riskware
- Bootable recovery environment through Dr.Web LiveDisk
Where it doesn't
- Free version is limited to one-time scanning
- No real-time protection in the free version
- Advanced automation and custom scans require Pro
- Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool9.1/10 · Free plan
A focused free scanner for deep manual disinfection, not continuous protection.
Visit KasperskyFull verdict → - Dr.Web CureIt!8.5/10 · Free plan
A portable Windows cleaner with free one-time scans and paid recovery controls.
Visit Dr.WebFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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