Version Latest
ESET Online Scanner v3.7.4.0
Requirements
Windows 10 / Windows 11 / Windows 7 / Windows 8
Size
8 MB

You can use the ESET Online Scanner to check your Windows computer for free for malware. It checks for any kind of bug and helps you get rid of it for free. Get rid of any virus without having to run antivirus software! You can get rid of malware and other risks on your computer for free with this one-time scan. 

ESET Internet Security gives you full safety! 
Real-time protection 24 hours a day, seven days a week 
Finds and gets rid of threats in the background 
Free trial for 30 days with no obligation. 
You can use the one-time free scanning tool that ESET Online Scanner gives you to find any problems on your system. You may have to pay for future checks or fixes for problems, but the software comes with a free trial that lasts for thirty days after the first scan. It can be used with other security programs and can thoroughly scan your system for viruses and quickly get rid of dangerous files. 

But it doesn't protect against dangerous elements all the time, so it's best to do regular one-time scans. The software is simple to use because it is web-based and doesn't need to be installed. 

Customers can make the scan exactly how they want it by choosing which parts to include and whether to look for possibly unwanted programs. You can get to the more advanced settings to find unsafe apps, scan archives, turn on Anti-Stealth technology, and have threats instantly removed. 

Even though it's not as strong as paid antivirus programs like ESET NOD32 AV, ESET Online Scanner changes its virus and malware database more often than many other free online checkers, which makes it a good choice. 

Features and Highlights 

Start with one click 
You can scan your PC with just one click and without giving any personal information. 

Complete discovery of malware 
Find virus, worm, Trojan, spyware, phishing, and other online threats, both known and unknown. 

It works in your choice of web browser 
It's easy to start scans in Opera, Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, or Edge. 

A thorough check 
Search archived files for malware that is hidden. 

What's new? 

Starting with version 3.5.5.0, the software's name was changed from "Enjoy Safer Technology" to "Progress. Protected." Based on feedback, changes were made to the user flow and graphical user interface to make the experience better for users. It was changed on the home screen and the "About" screen, and the "Settings" and "Upgrade" screens were added. In addition, user polls and email collection were added. There were bugs with software updates and special scans that were fixed, and flags were taken out of the language choice dialogue. 

In version 3.5.6.0, a bug was fixed that let the app keep EOS data even after "Delete app data on closing" was chosen. With the addition of Latvian, Vietnamese, and Indonesian language choices, version 3.5.5.0 focused on improving how products looked, how easy they were to use, and how they were localized. 

Version 3.4.3.0 fixed language problems in banners, added user comments, and fixed a security hole related to DLL hijacking.

 Version 3.4.7.0 fixed a security hole related to DLL hijacking. Lastly, version 3.4.2.0 fixed some small bugs and made changes that would help people who use Windows 7. 

System requirements

  • Supported operating systems
     Microsoft Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7
  • Disk space
    350MB (minimum), 400MB (optimum)
  • Memory
    500MB

PROS 

This software checks your computer and finds cookies that are already there. All major computers can use it, so it can be used by a lot of people. For added security, it can find and get rid of malware from your computer. 

CONS 

One problem with it is that it can give you false results, which could be an attempt to get you to buy something. Some functions are blocked behind a paywall, which could stop the software from working fully unless a payment is made.