The (often abbreviated as Desinfect_2022.iso) is a specialized, bootable Linux-based rescue system developed by the German IT magazine c't (Heise Media). It is designed to scan for and remove malware from Windows systems while they are inactive, preventing persistent viruses from interfering with the cleaning process. Overview of Desinfec't 2022
: Scans are performed locally on the machine without uploading user files to a cloud service, which is a key privacy feature for European users. Usage and Accessibility Desinfect_2022.iso
: Improved drivers for modern NVMe SSDs and Wi-Fi chipsets to ensure the system can update its virus signatures before scanning. The (often abbreviated as Desinfect_2022
The official c't Desinfec't 2022/23 was typically distributed via physical DVD in the magazine or as a digital download for subscribers. While the ISO itself is based on Ubuntu, the licenses for the professional scanners (ESET and WithSecure) are usually valid for one year from the publication date. IKARUS malware.scanner now part of Heise Desinfec't Usage and Accessibility : Improved drivers for modern
The 2022 edition was released as part of the c't Desinfec't 2022/23 package . It serves as an emergency toolkit for situations where a Windows PC is so heavily infected that standard antivirus software cannot run or the system fails to boot.
The 2022/23 version introduced several hardware and software refinements:
: It integrates multiple commercial and open-source antivirus engines, including ClamAV , ESET , and WithSecure (formerly F-Secure).