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ESET Online Scanner vs Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool: catalog facts
ESET Online Scanner	Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool
Free Free to use with no credit card required.	Free Free to download and use.
Windows	Windows
No installation of a full antivirus suite needed Removes malware as well as detecting it	No installation required Free
One-time scans only, no real-time protection Windows only	On-demand scanning only, no real-time protection Windows only
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License: Proprietary	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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