ESET SysRescue Live 1.0.9.0 released

[Aryeh Goretsky 378]

Hello,

 

ESET has released a new program, ESET SysRescue Live.  It is free to download and use (e.g., no license from ESET is required to use the program).

ESET SysRescue Live is a standalone utility that allows you to create a bootable rescue Live CD/DVD or USB flash drive that you can boot infected PC's from to scan and clean them.  It will even download virus signature database updates if a network connection is available.  This new program has been in development for months, and is based on ESET's popular UNIX programs, ESET NOD32 Antivirus for Linux Desktops and ESET Cyber Security for Mac OS X.

 

PROGRAM FEATURES AND IMPROVEMENTS

As a new program, ESET SysRescue Live does not have a changelog, however, here are some of its features and improvements over the older WinPE-based version:

• available as both standalone .ISO or Windows-based creator application
  • Windows application downloads and create bootable CDs, DVDs, USB flash drives
  • can create multiple copies
• bootable live operating system based on Ubuntu Linux
• can create multiple copies
• contains additional utilities:
  • Chromium web browser
  • GParted disk partitioning and data recovery
  • MemTest86+ memory tester
  • remote connection tools for contacting ESET support
• Windows application downloads and create bootable CDs, DVDs, USB flash drives
• can create multiple copies
• live CD/DVD/USB can be used on multiple machines, regardless of processor, chipset or network type
• performs on-demand and boot sector scanning

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

ESET SysRescue Live is compatible with the following operating systems:

• Microsoft Windows 8.1 , 8, 7, Vista, XP, 2000
• Microsoft Windows Server 2000, 2003 (x86 and x64), 2008 (x86 and x64), 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2
• Microsoft Small Business Server 2003, 2008, 2011

*The bootable CD/DVD/USB flash drive may be compatible with additional operating systems, as well, based on hardware compatibility.

 

DOWNLOADS & MORE INFORMATION

To download a copy of ESET SysRescue Live, visit:

Main Page:  ESET SysRescue Live

ESET Live USB/CD Creator (Windows): download.eset.com/special/sysrescue-creator/eset_sysrescue_live_creator_enu.exe

ESET SysRescue Live ISO:  download.eset.com/special/sysrescue-iso/eset-sysrescue.1.0.9.0.enu.iso

ESET SysRescue Live Manual:  download.eset.com/manuals/eset_sysrescue_userguide_enu.pdf

ESET Knowledgebase Article #3509, "How do I use ESET SysRescue Live to clean my computer?"

ESET Support News #267, "ESET SysRescue Live free utility has been released"

For more information visit the ESET Utilities page or contact your local reseller, distributor or ESET office.

Regards,

Aryeh Goretsky

Edited May 1, 2014 by Aryeh Goretsky

[Arakasi 549]

Incredible.

I'm speechless.

[Arakasi 549]

The only software i trust to test memory in a system, embedded. Perfect !

[Arakasi 549]

Since this does not require ESET credentials, will the credential enforcement be removed from the original Win based SysRescue, or will that be retired ?

 

The core promotional offerings is scan once with the online scanner, or download trial and receive unlimited scans for 30days. ( Of course the SysRescue is not protection on a system )

How does Sysrescue Live come in to the light not requiring ESET credentials. Just curious.

Edited May 7, 2014 by Arakasi

[Arakasi 549]

Cleaning a laptop for the first time utilizing this new software.

Updates and Scanner. Found 8 threats thus far.

Edited May 7, 2014 by Arakasi

[Aryeh Goretsky 378]

Hello,

 

It's actually the next-to-latest build of MemTest86+.  It will be updated to a newer version in the future after testing.

 

Regards,

 

Aryeh Goretsky

 

The only software i trust to test memory in a system, embedded. Perfect !

[Aryeh Goretsky 378]

Hello,

 

The Windows-based version of ESET SysRescue created using WAIK/WADK will likely continue to be available in the future, however, I don't think it will be featured as prominently.  There are still some situations where customers might want to use it (specific system configurations that Windows supports that Linux doesn't, etc.)..

 

ESET SysRescue Live CD is not a protection program.  It will clean infected PCs, of course, however, it's not the same as having a realtime protection program ala ESET NOD32 Antivirus, ESET Smart Security, etc. on there.  I don't think that anyone sees this as a replacement for that.  One of the big reasons for releasing the Linux version is getting around the various customer pain points¹ surrounding the Windows build.  It's ~30% the download size, and the customer doesn't have to download an x64 version of ESET Smart Security or ESET NOD32 Antivirus, then go back and download the x86 version in order to have the proper files to put on the WinPE image, etc. 

 

What this is seen as is a free tool that helps people remove malware, just like the other free cleaners ESET provides, the ESET Online Scanner, ESET SysInspector, etc.  The only real major difference between those other programs and ESET SysRescue Live is that this also helps ESET's support engineers help people, because it has the remote connection tools built-in.  Now, if someone who is not an ESET customer comes along and uses it, that's okay, too.  Perhaps they'll even think about becoming one, but there's no sense in being aggressive about it:  ESET would burn whatever goodwill it generated with providing a free tool by antagonizing everyone who used it with ads.  No one wants to see the ESET Android do that, after all.

Regards,

Aryeh Goretsky

 

Since this does not require ESET credentials, will the credential enforcement be removed from the original Win based SysRescue, or will that be retired ?

 

The core promotional offerings is scan once with the online scanner, or download trial and receive unlimited scans for 30days. ( Of course the SysRescue is not protection on a system )

How does Sysrescue Live come in to the light not requiring ESET credentials. Just curious.

 

¹Oh dear.  I can't believe I said that.  I've been hanging out with too many marketing people.

[Arakasi 549]

Thank you Mr. Goretsky for your most informative response.

[SweX 871]

Thank you Mr. Goretsky for your most informative response.

Indeed. +1 on that. 

[puff-m-d 120]

Hello,

 

Quote from: ESET Knowledgebase Article #3509, "How do I use ESET SysRescue Live to clean my computer?"

SysRescue is not able to clean detected threats in Windows Vista 64-bit, and Windows 8/8.1

Due to the file-system architecture of these operating systems, ESET SysRescue Live cannot clean threats detected during scanning. An updated version of SysRescue Live with the ability to remove threats on these operating systems will be available soon.

 

Is there an ETA when a fully functioning version will be available for these operating systems?

[PagaatESET 0]

Monday

 

February 2, 2015

 

Is there a new SysRescue, upgrade, since this ones release?

[alexander14 2]

Hello !

 

Please add SysRescue support Rassian language , thank you.

 

Because it is Rescue not running and fail 

[Ego_Dekker 16]

Year 2016:

ESET SysRescue Live may not be able to clean detected threats in Windows Vista 64-bit, and Windows 8/8.1/10. Due to the file-system architecture of these operating systems, especially when operating system is hibernated, ESET SysRescue Live cannot clean threats detected during scanning.

[jadinolf 131]

Well, I burned to CD so now I can try it.

 

Thanks