Run Free Panda's ActiveScan 2.0 to find Malware

Panda Security has a free online scanning tool called NanoScan.

http://www.pandasecurity.com/activescan/index/

I ran the tool. And it seems to do a great job. But while it is free to scan, their FAQ point #1, What does ActiveScan 2.0 do?, states:

You can use Panda ActiveScan 2.0 whenever you want to make sure that your PC is free from all types of threats. Also, if you are registered or have bought the paid version you will be able to disinfect the threats that ActiveScan 2.0 finds on your PC. You have the following options:

 

Scan your PC without registering: ActiveScan 2.0 performs an in-depth scan of your PC, but doesn’t disinfect the threats it finds on your computer. This scan allows you to find out if your PC is infected.

• Register free: If you register free, you will be able to perform custom scans (quick scans, scans of specific files and folders, etc.). Besides, you will be able to disinfect certain types of threats (viruses, Trojans and worms).
• Buy the paid version: This version allows you to perform customized scans and disinfect all the threats that ActiveScan 2.0 finds on your PC (spyware, rootkits, etc.).

I choose not to register. I was interested in how long the scan took and what it would find. If I did have an active malware program lurking on a computer, I would register and get removal help.

The full FAQ is here.