Cleaner- is a simple and handy tool to clean the system from various “malware”. With its help, you can get rid of annoying ads on your computer and remove malicious programs, including those that your antivirus missed. The program is easy to use and has a Russian-language interface, so understanding it will not be difficult.
System Requirements:
Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 (32-bit and 64-bit)
Torrent Cleaning Windows from viruses - Cleaner 2.18.56 Portable in detail:
The cleaner finds potentially dangerous and unwanted software that can slow down your computer, display annoying ads, and clutter your web browsers with banners and toolbars. The program scans the system and installed web browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Opera, etc.) in search of these malware, after which it allows you to get rid of them with literally one click.
In addition, it can be configured to automatically launch, scan and clean the system after a reboot. This can be done in the "Startup" section of the program settings.
Easily rid your computer of annoying ads and increase the speed of Windows.
It will remove malicious programs, even those that the antivirus does not see.
Takes up little space.
"Cleaner" is completely free.
All actions are performed literally in a few clicks of the mouse and are divided into three stages:
- Scanning.
- Selection of malware to clean.
- Delete the selected one.
"Cleaner" always gives the opportunity to choose and the user can decide for himself which objects to leave and which to delete.
About Portable:
- A portable version of the program from the developer, it works without installation on a computer.
- Creates a folder: C:\ProgramData\Cleaner.
Answers to questions:
- Where are the update logs, what was added/changed in the program? What does "New malware has been added to the search database" mean? Can't you find out any details?
Unfortunately, public information can be used by malicious writers
and often I add not the malware itself, but precisely the sign by which it can be identified
Why does the total virus detect your program?
I have an agreement with major antiviruses to whitelist the program.
View the list on virustotal - Kaspersky, other web, node32, AVG and others. No detection.
I sent requests to the antiviruses that detect them, thanks for the message, but very often the detection is added at the behest of the left heel and this leads to such detections.
This program is a dummy/virus!?
To increase your trust, I can provide a link to a page on Yandex
where does he offer a Cleaner for cleaning your computer?
Find out which the best means removal malware exist, it's not that difficult. Upon request, you can easily find applications on the Internet that allow you to troubleshoot computer problems associated with virus infection.
Such software is usually distributed free of charge or shareware.
Although its capabilities include a quick search and guaranteed removal of malicious code and annoying advertising, which well-known (and, most often, paid) antiviruses cannot always cope with.
Built-in Windows 10 tool
The first way to get rid of malicious applications, which the average Windows 10 user should use, involves launching the already built-in Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool.
Sometimes it works automatically, but if a virus infection has already occurred, the tool is launched manually. You can find MMSRT in the System32 folder of the system disk, located in the System32 directory. The efficiency of the application is not very high, but at least half of the problems will be solved.
Rice. 1. Windows 10 Malicious Software Removal Tool.
The benefits of using the product include:
- Russian-language interface;
- intuitive controls;
- no need to download additional software.
Among the disadvantages of the application are: long time scanning and low efficiency. And you can download it not only for Windows 10, but also for versions 7 and 8 operating system. The update numbered KB890830 is only 52.8 MB in size.
Fast and free AdwCleaner
One of the most famous and effective programs A tool that allows you to remove unwanted applications from your computer is AdwCleaner. The advantages of using it include working in Russian, no need for installation on a computer, and constantly updated updates that improve the quality of system testing.
In addition, after completing the scan, AdwCleaner gives the user several recommendations on how to prevent infection with malicious code. And to launch the utility, you just need to click the start scan button, and, after reviewing the results, set the settings and select the information to be deleted.
Rice. 2. Search for malicious code using the AdwCleaner utility.
A peculiarity of the application is that during the scanning process it sometimes becomes necessary to restart the computer. And after completing the work, a report is displayed on the screen, which can be saved as a text file.
Assistant in the fight against extensions Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free
Rice. 3. Main application window Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
Simple yet effective Junkware Removal Tool
Rice. 4. Report on the operation of the Junkware Removal Tool utility.
The utility is accompanied by the creation of a system restore point. And during the scanning process, problems are automatically corrected and virus programs are removed. The check ends with the creation of a detailed report on the problems found and their solutions.
CrowdIsnpect – search for unwanted processes in the system
Malicious applications can also be detected by processes running on the system. This is the basis of the operating principle of the CrowdInspect utility, which during its operation scans the startup list and currently running services. Using a constantly updated database of viruses and unwanted software, the program collects information about processes and compares it with a list of potential threats.
Rice. 5. Analysis of Windows processes using the CrowdInspect utility.
One of the results of checking the CrowdInspect system is the display of a list network connections and IP addresses, as well as the reputation of the sites to which they belong. Although only advanced users can understand most of this information. For others, it is advisable to choose utilities that automatically fix problems to remove malicious code.
Shareware utility Zemana AntiMalware
In terms of effectiveness in combating viruses and unwanted extensions, the Zemana AntiMalware application is not inferior not only to other free utilities, but even to paid versions of some well-known antiviruses. The advantages of the program include the possibility of cloud search, a clear Russian-language interface and real-time system protection. The paid Premium version has even more advantages.
Rice. 6. Search for malware using the Zemana AntiMalware utility.
Zemana does a good job of removing plugins in browsers, the presence of which often leads to pop-up advertising messages. Although to start searching for extensions, you will have to change the program settings by going to the “Advanced” section.
And the disadvantages of the utility include conditionally free distribution - after 15 days you will have to pay for its use. Although usually a few hours are enough for a user to quickly scan a computer, after which the application is removed.
HitmanPro - maximum efficiency when removing plugins
Rice. 7. Operation of the HitmanPro utility.
The program effectively removes most common viruses. And when checking browsers, it finds and fixes problems with third-party extensions. After the scan is completed, the user is prompted to review the list of detected problems. And, if any of the marked files is not dangerous, in the user’s opinion, it can be removed from quarantine.
Spybot Search & Destroy – increasing PC security
Rice. 8. Spybot Search & Destroy – search, fix and prevent problems.
Spybot is able to monitor changes to the registry and system information, thanks to which it not only solves existing problems, but also provides prevention possible problems. In addition, all changes made by the utility can be undone - sometimes this helps to avoid crashes. Windows work when a useful file is deleted along with the virus.
The most powerful but slow Dr.Web CureIt!
The most powerful and effective utility can be called Dr.Web CureIt! , the advantages of which include the possibility of free use. Download latest version application (the size of which exceeds 100 MB) and by running it on your computer, in a few hours you can receive a report on the work done and a 99.9% virus-free system.
It is CureIt that recommends using the technical support of some Internet providers. The application has only one drawback - you can use it only once. A few hours after downloading, the next update comes out, and the old one stops working.
The benefits of the utility include not only high level efficiency of searching for malware, but also the ability to download it again. After downloading again from the manufacturer’s official website, the application is again ready to detect viruses. At the same time, the databases are already updated, and the search efficiency increases.
Rice. 9. Message about the need to update the Curelt utility.
Solving problems with browsers
When removing viruses, you should also pay attention to browser shortcuts - often they are the source of the problem. The malicious code is written into the shortcut properties and changes the launch method:
- sometimes when entering the Internet, the user ends up not on the main page, but on another site - most often a phishing site or advertising some services;
- When the browser is launched, a third-party plugin may be installed that changes the search engine, home page, and network settings.
You can solve the problem manually by checking your browser shortcuts. But the best way to do this is with utilities such as Shortcut Scanner. The free application checks the logical and external drives for the presence of unwanted programs, identifying suspicious or broken shortcuts.
The advantage of using this tool is free distribution and work on any modern systems Windows (from XP to 10), the disadvantage is the lack of a Russian version.
If an unwanted plugin has already been automatically installed in the browser, you can remove it through the extensions menu in the settings. Otherwise, instead of going to the selected pages, advertisements and extraneous resources will appear on the screen.
Most often, this problem occurs among users who have already installed a significant number of extensions and do not notice 1-2 extra ones. If there are practically no plugins, it is easier to notice a new one and take measures to disable it. And if you are not sure that the add-on is actually malicious, special utilities designed for specific browsers will help.
For Google Chrome, the official developers have created a utility called the Cleaning Tool. It automatically checks for embedded malicious code every time you launch your browser.
If a problem is detected, the plugin is disabled along with other extensions. After this, the user can restore the add-ons he needs manually.
Rice. 11. Search for malicious code using the Chrome Cleanup Tool.
For Mozilla Firefox and the Internet Explorer browser standard for older versions of Windows exists free application Avast Browser Cleanup.
The utility automatically scans two browsers (if they are present in the system), and as a result produces a list of suspicious plugins. The antivirus program can be downloaded from the manufacturer's official website.
Rice. 12. Cleaning your browser from malicious code using Avast Browser Cleanup.
Other companies also produce similar functional and free utilities. Moreover, for different browsers and with a wide range of capabilities. Some programs also provide effective protection in real time - however, most of them have a paid option for this.
Conclusions
Using applications that remove unwanted software does not eliminate the need to install antivirus software. Each program performs its own tasks. Antivirus utilities protect the system almost constantly and prevent infection of system files.
And applications to fix existing problems are needed mainly after the antivirus has proven ineffective. Using two options at once - installed and periodically launched utilities - will ensure maximum efficiency protection. Although in order for the computer to be even more secure, it is advisable:
- follow the recommendations of anti-virus utilities that issue warnings when entering suspicious resources;
- use an antivirus to check files downloaded or recorded from an external storage device, the origin of which is unknown (for example, downloaded not from the official website, but from a third-party web page);
- set in antivirus settings automatic update virus databases and run the application manually at least once a week.
Preventing your computer from becoming infected with viruses and other types of malicious code will reduce the likelihood of problems occurring. Although neither Curelt! nor even a paid antivirus provide 100% protection.
Best Malware Removal Tools
It’s worth starting with the fact that malicious programs in this context (Malware) are not quite viruses; rather, they are programs that exhibit unwanted activity on the computer, are installed without the knowledge of users and, on top of everything else, are difficult to remove.
Cleaning Windows from spyware, malware and files
In this video, I will tell you how to clean your computer on the Windows operating system from spyware and malware and files, as well as how to free up space on your hard drive from temporary files and how to clear the cache. Three free utilities will be reviewed
Antivirus scanners are designed to scan your computer for malicious software and eliminate detected threats. Antivirus application is a scanner, checks the system at any time, does not provide permanent protection computer.
This shows the difference between anti-virus scanners and monitors (anti-viruses). The antivirus scanner conducts one-time checks on demand, and the antivirus installed on the computer constantly protects the PC.
Why do we need antivirus programs - scanners? Anti-virus scanners for Windows are necessary to scan your computer in cases where stationary installed antiviruses can't do their job. For example, the system began to slow down greatly without visible reasons, malfunctions began to appear in the operation of some programs, etc.
It is possible that malware has entered your computer. Therefore, it makes sense to check and, if something is found, cure the computer and eliminate the problems that have arisen.
Some users do not use antivirus applications on their computers. In such cases, you should check the system from time to time using an anti-virus scanner for prevention.
Some scanners use cloud servers in their work, with which they interact while scanning a computer. Therefore, an Internet connection is required for this type of program to work.
Other anti-virus scanners are completely autonomous; they include all the current anti-virus databases at the time the application is downloaded. To perform a new scan, you should download the latest version of the anti-virus scanner.
In this article we will look at free anti-virus scanners (alas, there are also paid programs of this type) that work without installation on a computer. Such applications have some advantages, since there are situations when, as a result of a severe infection of the system, it becomes impossible to install an antivirus program on the computer. The portable, portable version of the anti-virus scanner will allow you to run the program not only from a computer disk, but also from removable media, for example, from a USB flash drive.
To scan for viruses, you should use a scanner from another manufacturer, different from the developer of the antivirus installed on the PC.
This manual presents the best anti-virus scanners that support the Russian language and run on the Windows operating system.
Dr.Web CureIt! - powerful healing utility
Dr.Web CureIt! - a popular anti-virus scanner for treating infected computers from Russian company Dr.Web. Dr.Web CureIt scanner detects various types malware and does not conflict with antivirus programs installed on the computer.
Download the healing utility Dr.Web CureIt! from the official website of Doctor Web. To scan your PC again, download the latest version of the program with the latest databases (updates are released frequently, several times a day).
How to use the Dr.Web CureIt utility:
- After the download is complete, run the application on your computer (the program has a name from a set of characters to counter viruses so that they cannot block the utility from running on the computer).
- After launching the utility
- Click on the “Start scan” button or select individual objects for checking.
If malware was detected as a result of a system scan, disinfect your computer for viruses.
Learn more about using Dr.Web CureIt! read the article.
Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool - a powerful antivirus scanner
Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool (KVRT) is a product of the Russian company Kaspersky Lab for detecting and removing viruses from a computer. The application effectively copes with the tasks assigned to it.
Download the Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool utility from the official Kaspersky Lab website. For a new scan, download the latest version of KVRT (the application is updated several times a day).
The virus scanning process in Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool takes place in several steps:
- Launch KVRT on your computer.
- Accept the terms of the license agreement.
- In the “Everything is ready for scanning” window, click on the “Start scanning” button.
Receive a scan report, disinfect or remove detected malicious elements from your computer.
To learn more about how Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool works, go to.
Emsisoft Emergency Kit - emergency treatment kit
Emsisoft Emergency Kit - an emergency set of utilities for treating infected computers. The program includes several tools to counter malware: the graphical Emergency Kit Scanner tool and the Commandline Scanner tool, launched from the command line.
Download Emsisoft Emergency Kit from the official website of the New Zealand company Emsisoft, and then follow these steps:
- Unpack the program on your computer. With the default settings, the “EEK” folder is created on the “C:” drive.
- Then the folder with the program will open, in which you need to click on the “Start Emergency Kit Scanner” application.
- Accept the terms of the license agreement, and then update the program.
- Click on the "Scan" button.
- Select the scan type: “Quick scan”, “Threat scan”, “Quick scan”.
- Start scanning.
- Detected threats will be quarantined; remove viruses from your computer.
Read more about how the Emsisoft Emergency Kit application works.
ESET Online Scanner - online virus scanner
ESET Online Scanner is an online scanner for scanning your computer and removing detected threats from your PC. In its work, the utility uses cloud technologies to protect against various types of threats.
First you need to download ESET Online Scanner from the official website of the Slovak company ESET.
Then follow these steps:
- Accept the license agreement.
- Configure scan settings.
- Click on the "Scan" button.
After the scan is complete, remove the threats found.
Read more about ESET Online Scanner on the page.
F-Secure Online Scanner - cloud scanner
F-Secure Online Scanner is a cloud-based online scanner for checking your computer for malware. The application uses a cloud anti-virus database when scanning your computer.
Download the F-Secure Online Scanner application from the official website of the Finnish company F-Secure.
Check with F-Secure Online Scanner by following the steps:
- After starting the program, accept the terms of the license agreement.
- Click on the “Accept and Verify” button.
- Scan and clean your system of malicious files and applications.
You will learn more about the operation of F-Secure Online Scanner from the article.
Norton Power Eraser - identifying virus threats
Norton Power Eraser is a tool for identifying threats that are difficult to detect with a regular antivirus. The program uses aggressive scanning technologies to identify malicious software.
Norton Power Eraser can be downloaded from the official website of the American company Symantec.
When checking, follow these steps:
- Launch the program.
- Click on the “Scan for threats” button.
- Remove detected threats.
Norton Power Eraser can perform advanced scans if needed.
A detailed article about Norton Power Eraser is available.
Microsoft Safety Scanner - a virus scanner
An antivirus tool from an American corporation - Microsoft Safety Scanner detects and removes malicious software in the Windows operating system. To perform the scan, the user will need to download the utility and then launch the scanner on the computer.
Before downloading, on the Microsoft Safety Scanner page of the official website, select the language and bit version (64-bit or 32-bit) of the application. The anti-virus scanner remains operational for 10 days. For the next check you need to download new version utilities with up-to-date anti-virus databases.
Microsoft Safety Scanner scans your computer for viruses in the following order:
- Launch Microsoft Safety Scanner on your computer.
- Accept the terms of the license agreement.
- In the next window, click on the “Next” button.
- Select the scan type: “Quick scan”, “Full scan”, “Custom scan”.
- Run a virus scan.
- Wait for the scan results to appear.
- If viruses or other malware are detected, remove dangerous objects from your computer.
Read a detailed article about using Microsoft Safety Scanner.
COMODO Cleaning Essentials - anti-virus tools
COMODO Cleaning Essentials - a set of tools for identifying and removing viruses and hazardous processes from a computer. The application includes an anti-virus scanner that detects various types viruses.
Download from the official website of the American company Comodo. On the download page, select the operating bit depth Windows systems installed on your computer. Unpack the archive with the application in a convenient place.
To perform the check, do the following:
- First, open the folder named “cce_scanner_version_number”, and then the folder “cce_x64” or “cce_86, depending on the selected system bitness.
- Click on the “CCE” (Application) file to launch the program.
- Accept the terms of the license agreement.
- Select the scan type: Smart Scan, Full Scan, or Custom Scan.
After the scan is completed, remove malicious elements from your computer.
Conclusions of the article
The article discusses the best antivirus scanners that do not require installation on your computer. Programs can be launched from any convenient location on the computer, including from removable media. Anti-virus scanners are launched by the user independently for a one-time scan of the computer. Applications scan the system and remove viruses and malware from the computer.
In this small review We will look at several applications that have been recognized as the best. These utilities will allow you to quickly detect and easily remove malware from your computer running Windows 10, 8, 7, XP.
How to remove malware
Currently, malware is widespread, as it uses a fairly simple method of infiltrating a user’s computer. These are not Trojans or vulnerabilities, but simple deception. Almost every one of us has installed a free application at least once. So, most often, such applications allow malware to penetrate the user’s computer, since the malware is simply integrated into their installer. Install free program- a bonus is installed - malware. But, we must add here that there are cases when paid programs also contain malicious programs, most often adware.
I would also like to remind you that malware poses a very serious threat, as it can cause great harm to your computer: damage or encrypt files on it, install a module or extension in the browser that will change its settings or begin to show a huge amount of intrusive advertising, and what else. not unimportant, can work as a spy, collect information about you detailed information, which will subsequently be transferred to third parties. Therefore, it is obvious that the presence of malware on your
It is undesirable on your computer; it must be deleted immediately after being found.
The best malware removal utilities
Not all antivirus programs are good at detecting and removing malware, since malware most often behaves differently than regular viruses. Therefore, it is very important to have on your computer a utility specifically designed to solve this problem. Here you need to add that you can have one antivirus program installed on your computer, but you can use several utilities to remove malware. Each of them is an excellent addition to the security system of the Windows operating system.
AdwCleaner
Quickly find and easily remove malware. AdwCleaner will allow you to solve these two problems with ease.
If you need a utility that is small in size but can easily find and remove malware, then check out AdwCleaner. This is a very convenient program, which is primarily designed to quickly find and remove malware that infects web browsers and changes their settings.
In addition, this tool will easily help you get rid of adware and potentially unnecessary applications. The downside of the program is that AdwCleaner does not contain an auto-protection module and cannot protect you from new malware entering your system. In all other respects it is very effective remedy and should be in the arsenal of every user who actively uses the Internet.
Zemana Anti-malware
Zemana Anti-malware is an excellent addition to your main antivirus, which allows you to protect your computer as much as possible from new malware.
Zemana Anti-malware is another one great option, among programs designed to search for and remove malware different types. If you want to protect your computer as much as possible, then first of all we recommend that you install a classic anti-virus package, and as a means of protection against malware, choose the Zemana Anti-malware program.
This is an excellent application that appeared not so long ago, but has already earned respect among security experts. Zemana Anti-malware can analyze suspicious programs (called heuristic analysis) to see if their behavior exhibits characteristics that are characteristic of various types of malware, including adware and programs that change the settings of installed web browsers. This means that you will be protected from the latest malware, including the case where your computer is the first victim to be affected by a new malware and, accordingly, its description is not yet in the Zemana Anti-malware database of known threats. In any case, this malicious program will be quickly detected and safely removed from your personal computer. All this happens automatically, in the background.
We recommend scanning all downloaded files with Zemana Anti-malware before running them. This will allow you to prevent your computer from becoming infected with malware, as it will block them before the initial launch. And as you know, it is better to prevent infection than to treat it later.
As already mentioned, if you already have an antivirus program, paid or free, and you completely trust it, then you can additionally install Zemana Anti-malware Free. This program will not cause conflicts and will work as an add-on that will significantly increase the security of your computer.
Malwarebytes
Malwarebytes can easily replace your antivirus or work in tandem with it, thus significantly increasing your operating system's protection against malware.
Thinking about replacing your antivirus? Then meet Malwarebytes. This is a well-known program, originally created specifically for finding and removing malware. But by now it has seriously changed and can not only save you from malware, but also protect you from its penetration, as well as find and neutralize ordinary viruses. In addition, Malwarebytes contains a module that allows you to protect your computer from the most dangerous malware - ransomware viruses.
Malwarebytes 3.0 - scan results
Despite its enormous capabilities, this program can scan your computer very quickly, having one of the fastest scanners among all antivirus programs. With it, you can forget about the fact that scanning the entire computer can take half a day or more. Any security threat to your computer will be detected and quarantined.
Malwarebytes is not intrusive, but will always warn you when you try to run malicious programs or when you try to run any programs that could potentially dangerous actions on your system. Additionally, what needs to be added is that when you install it, you get all the features for 14 days free of charge, and then you are given a choice. Buy a license and use all the features, or use free version programs. IN free mode the module will be disabled automatic protection, but at the same time, Malwarebytes, without any restrictions, will scan your computer at your request and will be able to remove all detected malware as before.
Kaspresky Virus Removal Tool
Kaspresky Virus Removal Tool (KVRT) is free utility, which is based on the core of Kaspersky antivirus. Of course, this application will not provide you with comprehensive computer protection against malware, but it will give you complete control over manual scanning.
Kaspresky Virus Removal Tool can detect all types of malicious software, including adware and spyware, as well as a variety of Trojans, viruses and rootkits. Once malware is detected, you can remove it quickly and easily.
If you suspect that a file you downloaded may contain malware, be sure to check it using Kaspresky Virus Removal Tool. This program will analyze it, and based on this analysis, recommend whether it is safe or not to run it. It is very easy and convenient, since this program scans very quickly and consumes virtually no computer resources. This is especially convenient if you are using a computer or virtual machine with limited resources.
Although you must initiate the scanning process yourself, this does not reduce the program's capabilities. Kaspresky Virus Removal Tool is a great tool to check your computer from time to time or keep on your PC in case malware gets into the system and urgent treatment is needed.
An ideal malware removal tool that does not require installation on your computer and contains several useful additional utilities.
If your computer has been infected with malware and you are faced with the fact that it works very slowly, or the installation of programs is blocked, or if you need a tool that can be stored on a flash drive, then Emsisoft Emergency Kit is perfect for you. This is an application that does not require installation on a computer and can be launched from a regular flash drive or any other external device.
Emsisoft Emergency Kit already has a database of malware signatures, but it requires an Internet connection to update. Immediately after launch, the program will scan your computer for malware and then allow you to move it to quarantine. This will block the ability of malware to harm your system.
The development of virus software occurs at such a pace that not all antiviruses can cope with it. Therefore, when a user begins to suspect that malware has appeared on his computer, but the installed anti-virus program does not find anything, portable scanners come to the rescue. They do not require installation, so they do not conflict with established protection.
There are many scanners that can easily determine if there is a threat on your system, and some will even clean it of it. unnecessary files. You just need to download the utility you like, configure or download the databases if necessary, run it and wait for the result. If problems are found, the scanner will offer you a solution.
Users also use anti-virus utilities when there is no protection on their computer, because it is easier to use a scanner than to constantly load the processor antivirus program, especially on weak devices. Also, portable utilities are convenient, because if you have problems with the installed protection, you can always run a scan and get the result.
Method 1: Dr.Web CureIt
Dr.Web CureIt is a free utility from the famous Russian company Dr.Web. This tool is capable of treating detected threats or quarantining them.
Method 2: Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool
Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool is a useful and accessible tool for everyone. Of course, it does not provide such protection as, but it copes well with various kinds whatever malware it finds.
Method 3: AdwCleaner
AdwCleaner is a lightweight utility that can clean your computer of unwanted plugins, extensions, viruses and more. Can fully check all sections. Free and does not require installation.
Method 4: AVZ
Portable AVZ mode can become very useful tool to remove viruses. In addition to cleaning from malicious programs, AVZ has several useful functions For comfortable work with the system.
Knowing several useful portable scanners, you can always check your computer for virus activity and eliminate it. In addition, some utilities have other useful functions that can always come in handy.
