Free Online Virus Scanner If you are like most of us, maintaining an updated anti-virus software isn't one of our daily life's priorities. This is where an online virus scanner comes in handy. There is a good selection of free online virus and spyware scanners from reputable anti-virus companies you could use. They are always updated with the latest virus definitions and you don't need to install anything on your computer (well, almost) to use them. Give them a try today, and use them regularly to check that your PC is free from any malware.

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avast! Online Scanner
- Scans one file (not exceeding 512KB in size) at a time, for viruses.

http://onlinescan.avast.com

CA Virus Scanner
- Scans for viruses.

http://ca.com/us/securityadvisor/virusinfo/scan.aspx  

F-Secure Online Virus Scanner
- Scans for viruses.

http://support.f-secure.com/enu/home/ols.shtml

Kaspersky Online Virus Scanner
- Scans for viruses and spywares.
- Claims to have the highest detection rate amongst major virus scanners.
- Choose to scan one file only or entire harddisk.

http://www.kaspersky.com/virusscanner

McAfee FreeScan
- Scans for viruses.
- If viruses are found, FreeScan provides links to more information about the viruses and what you can do to clean your system.

http://au.mcafee.com/root/mfs/default.asp

Panda ActiveScan
- Scans for viruses, spywares, dialers, hacking tools and rootkits.

http://www.pandasecurity.com/homeusers/solutions/activescan/

- Scans for viruses and spywares.

http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/default.asp

Trend Micro HouseCall
- Scans for viruses, spywares, or other malwares.

http://housecall.trendmicro.com