- Software for .exe virus removal helps to remove harmful malware from computers.computer with mouse grey image by patrimonio designs from Fotolia.com
Virus removal tools that can be installed onto a computer take the form of an executable file. One type of executable file has the file extension "exe" separated from the rest of the file name by a ".". Virus removal tools whose installation files have "exe" as the file extension include Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, Lavasoft Ad-Aware, Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool 2010 and combined virus prevention and removal tools such as Microsoft Security Essentials. - Malwarebytes Anti-Malware offers exceptional virus removal. Anti-Malware runs in Windows 2000, XP, Vista and 7 and supports 32- and 64-bit operating systems. It scans quickly, updates the virus database on a daily basis and offers support for multiple languages. The program comes in two versions, a free version and a licensed version. Licenses are offered for both corporate and personal users. Corporate licenses require annual renewal, although personal licenses are permanent after the first purchase. The licensed version offers a virus protection module and scheduled client updates and scans. Malwarebytes supports the software with a threat center that provides information about potential virus infections.
- Lavasoft Ad-Aware's features include advanced abilities to detect viruses, protection against rootkits, updates and real-time virus protection. The program comes in multiple customized versions including a free version, a business version, a total security version and a pro version. The program supports multiple operating systems, including Windows 7 and the versions requiring purchase can be purchased in license packages covering one to three years. The total security version of Ad-Aware offers the most comprehensive protection, covering email, spam, instant messaging and Internet browsing. Ad-Aware total security also offers a firewall and parental controls.
- Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool 2010 works to remove viruses and other malware. The program uses Kaspersky Anti-Virus and AVZ algorithms. It removes viruses, worms, trojan horses, modules from other virus removal software and rootkits. Virus Removal Tool has known problems including an inability to scan the system memory in 64-bit versions of Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7. Virus Removal Tool is not intended to protect computers from malware, but only removes existing infections from infected computers. Once a computer has been cleaned, malware protection software should be installed to prevent future incidents.
- Microsoft Security Essentials is a free virus protection and removal program requiring a genuine copy of Windows in order to run. The program updates automatically and works with Windows 7 and Windows Vista. When not in use, Security Essentials runs behind the scenes. Security Essentials also comes in a professional version intended for businesses. This version, named Forefront, offers centralized management for multi-user environments. The Microsoft Malware Protection Center supports the program, providing Security Essentials users with virus information, updates and threat analysis.
