Released in 2012 with build 0712, USB Virus Scan 2.44.Build.0712 is the lightweight and effective USB drive antivirus tool that provides real-time protection against autorun viruses and malware spreading through removable drives, automatically scanning and cleaning USB devices upon insertion.
Key Highlights
- AutoRun Virus Protection – Automatically disables autorun.inf files and blocks execution of malicious scripts from USB drives to prevent infection spread.
- Real-Time USB Scanning – Instant scan of any inserted USB device with on-access protection and automatic virus removal or quarantine.
- Vaccine Function – Creates immune folders on USB drives to prevent autorun viruses from writing malicious files, protecting even unpatched systems.
- Process & Registry Monitoring – Monitors and blocks suspicious processes launched from removable media and protects critical registry keys.
- Lightweight & Portable – Minimal resource usage with no heavy background services, ideal for older systems and USB portable use.
- Manual Scan & Clean – Easy interface for manual scanning of drives, folders, or specific files with detailed log reporting.
- Performance & Stability – Proven effectiveness against classic USB worms, low CPU/memory footprint, and reliable operation on Windows XP through Windows 11.
System Requirements
- Windows 11 64-bit (or Windows 10 / 8 / 7 / XP)
- 4 GB RAM minimum (8 GB+ recommended)
- Integrated GPU sufficient
- Very low disk space requirements