A tool that checks Windows systems for malware from a Linux perspective? Yes, such utilities exist.
A tool that checks Windows systems for malware from a Linux perspective? Yes, such utilities exist.
Find an alternative tool for Linux that can perform similar scanning tasks.
Are you referring to connecting a Windows external drive to a Linux system and using it for scanning? I’m unfamiliar with any antivirus tools built specifically for scanning one operating system on another. Also, there are ongoing concerns about Linux’s compatibility with NTFS—some say you can read from it but not write to it, which would limit virus detection capabilities.
You're mistaken about Linux's NTFS capabilities—it actually supports full read and write operations, though it defaults to read-only mode. The user must enable write access. Many AVs provide bootable media for scanning drives outside the OS, but I’m not aware of any free options. Specialized tools tend to be priced accordingly. Did you try the Hiren's Boot CD?
I realized I might have been mistaken, which is a cool discovery. Thankful I uncovered it.
I’m not sure if such tools exist specifically for Linux. There are bootable antivirus options available, but Linux offers strong NTFS support. It struggles with removing hiberfiles during dual-boot setups. Most Linux desktops rely on user-space file systems like gvfs, and NTFS is enabled by default with read/write support.