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| Antivirus Removal Tool 2025.05 is a specialized utility designed to completely uninstall antivirus software that resists normal removal methods on Windows systems. This comprehensive guide covers all features, system requirements, and usage instructions. |
| 2 | HitmanPro | Lightweight (≈10 MB), runs alongside existing antivirus, good for “on-demand” deep cleaning of malware, rootkits, boot-sector threats. |
| 3 | Malwarebytes Free | Excellent as a “second opinion” scanner/cleaner for malware, spyware and PUPs (potentially unwanted programs). |
| 4 | Avast Free Antivirus / its removal/scanner tool | Offers a free malware scanner/cleaner, good for general purpose malware removal + real-time protection if you opt in. |
| 5 | Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT) | Free from Microsoft; scans for common, widespread malware on Windows, good for basic clean-up. |
| 6 | Gridinsoft Anti‑Malware | A specialized “malicious software removal” tool that focuses on hard-to-remove malware, lighter on system than full suites. |
| 7 | Antivirus Removal Tool (by Alexandre Coelho) | A niche tool for removing remnants of antivirus software (e.g., when switching AVs) – useful but more specialized
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