Viruses are the main problem for all internet users, since the worldwide web not only provides an inexhaustible amount of diverse useful information but also a multitude of various viruses that can steal confidential information or simply "cause mischief" - delete or damage any files, including system ones.
An installed antivirus program is not always able to provide reliable protection against virus threats, so many experts recommend periodically sanitizing your computer using the ESET Online Scanner.
Antivirus Online: ESET Online Scanner
This online virus scanner is a free antivirus from ESET that effectively detects viruses, but there is no need to install this antivirus on your computer. It can work even with an antivirus program already installed on the computer (if the antivirus blocks the scanner's operation, its work should be temporarily paused, but nothing needs to be removed).
It is worth noting right away that in this case, you need to use the Internet Explorer browser, since using another browser will most likely require you to download, install, and uninstall the program after use, but why these unnecessary manipulations?
So, go to the official ESET company website using Internet Explorer. At the bottom of the page, find the item "Online Scanner" and click on it:
The online virus scanner page will open, where you can learn about its capabilities and advantages. At the top of the page, there will be a window:
Click the "Launch ESET Online Scanner" button. A license agreement window will appear:
You need to read the license agreement, then check the box confirming that you accept the terms of the agreement and click the "Start" button. Next, the browser will indicate that the site is trying to install an add-on. Click the "Install" button, as this add-on is necessary for the scan and is completely harmless:
A new window with program settings will open:
In this window, check the necessary items (standard settings are shown in the picture) and click the "Start" button. Then the program will begin working directly in the browser window:
Initially, the ESET Online Scanner will download the latest virus signature databases for more effective detection. After that, the computer scanning will begin:
Here you can view the object being scanned, how many files have already been checked, how many infected files have been found, and how long the scan has been running. If necessary, you can stop the scan by clicking the "Stop" button.
When the scan is complete, the program will provide a report on the scanned files, detected and eliminated threats. That's it, you have checked your computer for viruses online and successfully destroyed them without installing anything or removing your main antivirus.
