While it is true that with the emergence of all kinds of cloud storage platforms, USB flash drives have gradually begun to stop being used, it is no less accurate that many people continue to use them for different reasons. They encounter some definite drawbacks, such as the vast amount of viruses that are usually transmitted when we connect them to computers, especially unknown ones.

That is why, to be able to delete all those files that damage our devices when we connect USB devices to them, we usually look for applications that scan these memories and leave them clean of malicious elements. USB Rescue is a solution to this widespread problem, a software we did not want to stop recommending because of some of the features you will learn about below.

Operation

As we mentioned before, USB Rescue is a light and simple utility that is in charge of reviewing all the contents that we have stored in our USB memories, with the idea of detecting viruses or similar and then being able to eliminate them with an antivirus. The important thing is that it can find those malicious elements in sight and those designed to be hidden and go unnoticed.

We could say that this is a practical application, especially for people who do not have excellent computer knowledge, since it is not necessary to have commands or any other data to be able to delete dangerous files. The program takes care of it automatically, sending the files that it considers harmful to a folder called Quarantine, where we can review them whenever we want.

At the same time, and unlike similar software, it can analyze traditional USB flash drives, such as pen drives, and other devices, such as MP3, MP4, and hard disks connected via USB, Card Reader, etc. It is clear then that its compatibility with different devices is one of its strong points, one of the reasons to choose it over the competition.

And what kind of files can it work with? Some of the ones it can detect are those that are part of folders such as RECYCLER or Kasper, the files sscviihost.exe, SysLive.exe, or autorun.inf, etc. In addition, it can detect the contents that these malicious elements have made hidden so that you can see them again and recover them if you think you have lost them.

It is also worth noting that it hardly consumes any computer resources, so you can run it on the latest model and older machines without worrying about closing other programs.

Keep in mind

This tool has not only this installation version that we are analyzing but also a portable variant, which offers the same general functions, with the advantage of carrying it on a USB stick to run it whenever we want.

Two very different assessments could be made about the USB Rescue user interface, and that is that lovers of pleasing aesthetics will be able to say that its design is somewhat old-fashioned, old for today's requirements. Meanwhile, lovers of simplicity and even vintage may be attracted by its appearance. What is certain, in any case, is that thanks to it and its translation into other languages, we will always find the option we are looking for.

The best

Among the aspects we liked the most about this program, we must first mention the enormous speed with which it can analyze and find those files that it considers can cause us harm. Secondly, we are also pleased with the simplicity of its interface, which not only makes it a lightweight program but also makes it very easy to navigate through its options.

The Worst

Of course, we also have some minor criticisms about this application. In this regard, it is possible to talk, for example, that it does not warn about corrupted files, nor does it point them out, something that other similar software does. Likewise, although it can indicate which contents can be malicious and remove them when it finds one, it does not inform us through notification of it, something that would not be a bad thing.

Rating

In any case, USB Rescue is an excellent utility for checking USB sticks and other devices connected to the PC through this port and eliminating the viruses found. If you do not have much knowledge of computer matters and are not looking for a program capable of performing many more tasks than these basic ones, we are sure it will significantly help you.