Dr.Web CureNet! review
A focused tool for centrally scanning and cleaning Windows workstations and servers.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Dr.Web CureNet! is a remote network scanning and malware-curing utility for administrators managing Windows workstations and servers. It can launch scanners across selected or all network hosts, including systems that use another antivirus product. The administrative console runs on Windows, while an iOS version supports remote scanning control. Scanners run without permanent installation and remove themselves after scanning, making CureNet! suited to on-demand network-wide checks rather than continuously installed endpoint protection.
The Dr.Web CureNet! license is sold for 12-, 24-, or 36-month periods, with licensing for 5–250 PCs in the online store and digital license-key delivery. A 10-day trial is available, but there is no free plan. Its network fit is defined by host discovery through IP address, range, mask, NetBIOS name, or Active Directory. TCP/IP, NetBIOS, and Active Directory support gives administrators several ways to identify scanning targets across Windows environments.
Scanning depth is a clear strength. Administrators can choose Express or Full scans, create custom scan profiles, and run custom remote scans. Centralized controls cover actions for detected malicious objects, quarantine access on remote workstations, reports, centralized statistics, and on-demand component and virus-database updates. CureNet! is a good match for teams needing centralized, on-demand malware checks with configurable cleanup across Windows networks. It is less suitable for organizations seeking a free product or permanently installed, continuously operating endpoint protection.
Dr.Web CureNet! pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Scans selected or all Windows network hosts remotely
- Custom profiles, remediation actions, quarantine, and reports
- Discovers hosts through Active Directory, TCP/IP, and NetBIOS
- Where it doesn't
- Paid product with no free plan
- Primarily focused on Windows workstations and servers
- Remediation is assisted rather than fully automated
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