A safemode malware and virus diagnostics tool.
Farbar Recovery Scan Tool (also known as FRST) is a tool aimed at users wishing to rid their computer of problems caused by malware infections.
The program is complex, but easy-to-use for most users but better suited towards more advanced users. It does not require installation, since it's portable.
Farbar Recovery Scan Tool can be run in two modes: either in normal mode or in safe mode. Safe mode might be the better bet if there's been serious damage or ongoing malware infection.
The application will scan the target system and save the results to a text file. You can create a fix list text file which can be used by the Farbar Recovery Scan Tool, especially useful for people obtaining support from online forums.
Overall, Farbar Recovery Scan Tool is a useful application but not exactly the easiest for new or novice PC users.
How to use Farbar Recovery Scan Tool
Using this program is a piece of cake. Simply download the executable application for Windows and run it. Windows may complain that Farbar Recovery Scan Tool is an unrecognized app because the developer hasn't paid for a signing certificate. You can click "More Info" and "Run Anyway".
The program will briefly back up the registry. Once finished, you can click "Scan" to check your system for any damage done by malware, rogue software or anything else it recognizes. The details will be saved in a text file in the same directory the executable is located.
Features of Farbar Recovery Scan Tool
- Browser and system setting: Generate a report of all system and browser settings.
- Current processes: Generate a report of all running processes, loaded modules and Windows services.
- Installed software: Generate a report of all installed programs, startup items and Windows updates.
- Log files: Create a detailed log of the scan results, which can be used to diagnose and troubleshoot problems.
- Repair malware damage: Fix certain issues, such as registry errors and malware infections, automatically.
- Rootkit removal: Scan for and remove rootkits.
- Scanning: Perform a deep scan of the computer's memory and hard drive.
- System restore: Restore the computer to a previous state using a backup file.
- System scanner: Scan the computer for malware and other malicious software.
Compatibility and License
Farbar Recovery Scan Tool is provided under a freeware license on Windows from antivirus with no restrictions on usage. Download and installation of this PC software is free and 22.8.2024.0 is the latest version last time we checked.
Farbar accepts donations for the continued development of this free software.
Is Farbar Recovery Scan Tool for Windows 10?
Yes. It can run on a PC with Windows 11 or Windows 10. Previous versions of the OS shouldn't be a problem with Windows 8 and Windows 7 having been tested. It comes in both 32-bit and 64-bit downloads.
Filed under:
- Farbar Recovery Scan Tool Download
- Free Antivirus
- Malware Scanning Software
- Software for Windows 10
