Windows · Security & Antivirus
Emsisoft Emergency Kit
A scanner that can be used to scan and clean infected computers.
Version 2025.7.0.12683 · by Emsisoft Ltd
Official site: emsisoft.com
About Emsisoft Emergency Kit
The Emsisoft Emergency Kit contains a collection of programs that can be used without software installation to scan for malware and clean infected computers: Emsisoft Emergency Kit Scanner and Emsisoft Commandline Scanner.
Emsisoft Emergency Kit Scanner
The Emsisoft Emergency Kit Scanner includes the powerful Emsisoft Scanner complete with graphical user interface. Scan the infected PC for Viruses, Trojans, Spyware, Adware, Worms, Dialers, Keyloggers and other malicious programs.
Emsisoft Commandline Scanner
This scanner contains the same functionality as the Emergency Kit Scanner but without a graphical user interface. The commandline tool is made for professional users and is perfect for batch jobs.
To run the Emsisoft Commandline Scanner, perform the following actions:
- Open a command prompt window (Run: cmd.exe)
- Switch to the drive of the USB Stick (e.g.: f:), then to the folder of the executable files (e.g.: cd run)
- Run the scanner by typing: a2cmd.exe
Next you will see a help page describing all available parameters.
The following parameter is an example of scanning drive c:\ with Memory, Traces (Registry) scan enabled, and archive support active. Detected Malware is moved to quarantine.
a2cmd.exe /f="c:\" /m /t /a /q="c:\quarantine\"
**NOTE**: This package is automatically updated. If it is out of date and there is no newer package submitted, please use the `Contact Maintainers` functionality to alert me.
How to install Emsisoft Emergency Kit
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Chocolatey you can install and update it with: choco install emsisoft-emergency-kit
- Open Emsisoft Emergency Kit once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Emsisoft Emergency Kit free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to emsisoft.com, the developer's official site, where Emsisoft Emergency Kit is available to download. Grabware doesn't host or modify any files.
What is the latest version of Emsisoft Emergency Kit?
The version listed here is 2025.7.0.12683, published /Date(1751. The developer's site always has the newest release.
How do I install Emsisoft Emergency Kit from the command line?
With Chocolatey, run: choco install emsisoft-emergency-kit. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Emsisoft Emergency Kit safe?
Emsisoft Emergency Kit downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
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