Emsisoft Emergency Kit is a portable malware and virus scanner that requires no installation. It features dual-scanner technology for automated remediation of infected endpoints, making it ideal for second-opinion scanning and emergency malware removal.
Publisher’s description
What is Emsisoft Emergency Kit?
Emsisoft Emergency Kit is a free antivirus & anti-malware program for Windows from Emsisoft Ltd.. It ranks 9th by popularity among antivirus & anti-malware in this catalogue.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE. The main installer is 343.3 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 198,700 times. Similar programs include Malwarebytes, ClamAV and YARA.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- Large download (343.3 MB)
In short: Emsisoft Emergency Kit is a free antivirus & anti-malware tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Emsisoft Emergency Kit safe to download?
- The file is served by dl.emsisoft.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
5519E67D1833E8EA915BC4A654FFD5838D2095EB02A3ACA49B4FF91D69046513· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025.7.0.12683Latest | March 23, 2026 | 343.3 MB | 64-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Emsisoft.EmergencyKit -echoco install emsisoft-emergency-kit -yEmsisoftEmergencyKit.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Emsisoft Ltd.
- Category
- Antivirus & anti-malware
- Licence
- Freeware
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 2025.7.0.12683
- Released
- March 23, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 23, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 198,700
- Website
- emsisoft.com
- winget ID
- Emsisoft.EmergencyKit
- Chocolatey package
- emsisoft-emergency-kit
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Emsisoft Emergency Kit free?
Yes. Emsisoft Emergency Kit is free to use.
Is Emsisoft Emergency Kit safe to download?
The download comes from dl.emsisoft.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Emsisoft Emergency Kit with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Emsisoft Emergency Kit be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Emsisoft Emergency Kit run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to Emsisoft Emergency Kit?
Malwarebytes, ClamAV, YARA, SUPERAntiSpyware and FLOSS. The alternatives page compares them.