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Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool vs Spybot - Search & Destroy: catalog facts
Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool	Spybot - Search & Destroy
Free Free to download and use.	Paid Home and Professional editions are sold as subscriptions.
Windows	Windows
No installation required Free	Long history as a dedicated anti-spyware tool Several editions to compare
On-demand scanning only, no real-time protection Windows only	Windows only Main editions require a subscription
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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