Online antiviruses are interesting tools for fast computer scanning and protection against dangerous files. In addition to a full system scan for free, they also offer analysis and removal of infected files. However, it is important to note that online antivirus does not replace protection software already installed on the computer.
These tools are useful for scanning, but do not provide real-time protection like offline software, so you should not rely on system security alone. In the list below, you will find the best seven online antivirus options to use on your PC, four of them full scan and three scan for suspicious files.
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Panda Cloud Cleaner requires the installation of lightweight software to scan the system. It comes to replace the more feature-rich Panda ActiveScan, allowing for example to eliminate all unnecessary pre-scan processes and streamline the search. Online antivirus is easy to use and promises good results. Once the system has been scanned, it allows the user to mark malicious files and remove them from his computer quickly.
Panda Cloud Cleaner identifies malicious files and lets you delete them from your computer Photo: Reproduo / Mariana Coutinho
To use ESET Online Scanner, I need to download the scan file. After running the program, antivirus allows three types of scanning: full, fast or custom. One of the most complete online antivirus, ESET has a user-friendly and easy-to-use interface with clear instructions and no steps. In addition to scanning the system, it gives you the option to quarantine and remove malicious files automatically from your PC.
ESET Online Scanner offers three types of scanning Photo: Reproduction / Mariana Coutinho
Google Chrome users can do a system scan directly from the browser. To use Chrome's free antivirus, I need to open the browser and paste the following command into the address bar: chrome: // settings / cleanup . When the page loads, the user should click "Search" and let Chrome scan the computer for infected or suspicious software. This antivirus has only a standard scanning option, but it doesn't take long. The great advantage of this option is not having to install anything other than the browser. It is important to remember, however, that the tool does not work in other browsers.
Quick and simple Google Chrome scan Photo: Reproduction / Mariana Coutinho
4. F-Secure Online Scanner
F-Secure Online Scanner is another one on the list that needs no installation, although you need to download the application to run it on your computer. It does a quick scan itself, but it takes a while to start the process because it needs to do a scan first. The clean interface is easy to handle, making this online antivirus a good choice for those looking for simple scanning. At the end of the scan, the program displays the infections found and enables the user to permanently delete malicious files.
F-Secure Online Scanner scans full system Photo: Reproduo / Mariana Coutinho
Unlike previous options, VirScan like the next two in this list is an individual file checker. This means that instead of scanning the system, it scans only one file selected by the user. This option is useful for those who want to make sure a downloaded file is safe before opening it, for example. VirScan presents a database of malicious files. It allows the user to upload a file of up to 20 MB to be scanned. The file is analyzed based on a comparison with this database and the tool indicates if it is safe to keep it on the computer.
VirScan makes it possible to check files separately Photo: Playback / Mariana Coutinho
Another file scanner, Virus Total also allows you to search a database. However, it has an advantage over VirScan: it not only allows the user to upload a file, but also to verify a URL or IP address. Another benefit of VirusTotal is that it offers analysis of larger files through an email query. The user sends the suspicious file direct to VirusTotal's email and the company responds with material analysis. In this format, files up to 256 MB can be scanned.
VirusTotal analyzes suspicious files Photo: Reproduction / Mariana Coutinho
Useful for scanning files, MetaDefender takes information from more than 30 antivirus to analyze a document sent by the user. In addition to a file, you can verify a domain, a URL, or an IP address. The site receives files of up to 140 MB to be analyzed and the user must upload to the platform. After checking the content, the tool displays its vulnerability score and offers the option to download the "sanitized file". Metadefender has a nice and elegant design and easy handling.
MetaDefender analyzes files based on over 30 antivirus Photo: Reproduo / Mariana Coutinho
