I am trying to find an app that is portable. I have systems that will come back to our factory from the field. And I am trying to find a method and tool(s) to scan them for viruses. These are standalone systems which have not direct internet connection. I have both Windows and Linux systems. I need a way to scan as well as update virus definitions prior to scanning.
Does anyone have any thoughts?
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There are 3 antivirus tools listed in our Security section: https://portableapps.com/apps/security
TDSSKiller and McAfee Stinger both have built-in definitions. ClamWin has a definitions updater. Update all three on a connected PC and then use them all to scan your disconnected PCs.
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ClamWin sounds very interesting. However if I understand correctly it only works on Windows Systems. I still have my issue of needing to scan my Linux systems.
These are Windows apps. They will run on Linux using WINE but will not run independently.
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Since ClamWin will need WINE to run against a Linux system. Do you have a portable app to scan a Linux system?
Sorry, we don't. All apps here are Windows apps.
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what linux distro you have?
On many linux distros, clam-av is included anyway.
Otherwise use some of the bootable av utils which many av publishers offer.
Otto Sykora
Basel, Switzerland