BugHunter for Windows

Name: BugHunter
Rating: 2.5 (4 reviews)
Author: Dustin Cook

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Download.com staffFebruary 26, 2026

BugHunter is a DOS-based malware scanner offering quick detection and removal of various threats. Its portable nature makes it ideal for disinfecting systems without loading potentially compromised operating systems.

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Pros
- Frequently updated signature and engine databases.
- Detects a wide range of malware types.
- No installation required, easily portable.
- Scans from bootable media like diskettes or CD-ROMs.
- Compatible with memory resident programs.
Cons
- DOS-based interface may be dated.
- Limited to file-based rootkits detection.
- User interface is not graphical.

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GENERAL

Release: February 8, 2008

Latest update: February 26, 2026

Version: 2.2e

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 98
Windows 2003
Windows NT
Windows XP
Windows 2000
Windows 10

Additional Requirements

Windows NT 4 SP 6
Windows 2003 SP 1
Windows XP AMD 64-bit
Windows XP 64-bit SP 1
Windows NT 4 SP 2
Windows 2000 SP 1
Windows 2003 64-bit
Windows 2003 AMD 64-bit
Windows XP 64-bit SP 2
Windows NT 4 SP 3
Windows 2000 SP 2
Windows Server 2003 x64 R2
Windows 2000
Windows 2003 64-bit SP 1
Windows Vista AMD 64-bit
Windows XP Itanium 64-bit
Windows NT 4 SP 4
Windows 2000 SP 3
Windows NT 4
Windows XP 32-bit
Windows XP SP 1
Windows Server 2003 x86 R2
Windows ME
Windows 2003 Itanium 64-bit
Windows NT 4 SP 5
Windows 2000 SP 4
Windows Vista 32-bit
Windows XP 64-bit
Windows NT 4 SP 1
Windows Server 2008 x64
Windows NT 3
Windows Server 2008 x86
Windows XP
Windows Server 2008
Windows 2003
Windows Vista Itanium 64-bit
Windows XP Itanium 64-bit SP 1
Windows 2003 32-bit
Windows XP Itanium 64-bit SP 2
Windows XP SP 2
Windows 95
Windows 98
Windows Vista
Windows NT
Windows 2003 Itanium 64-bit SP 1
Windows XP Pro

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Total Downloads: 3,299

Downloads Last Week: 1

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User Reviews

2.5/5

4 User Votes

Slow, limited usage
Zenbob96May 17, 2009
Pros
Working in a DOS window allows this tool to find a few nasty bugs that other scanners cannot either find or remove.
Cons
Limited usage, slow, tool of last resort.
Summary
Use this tool when other scanners have failed to clean or remove nasty threats. It does work, and can remove a few things other scanners cannot dislodge. Never rely on this as a mainline, regular daily scanner. Use known, thorough scanners like Spybot or Adaware.
A DOS PROGRAM ! ! ! ! !
melachupanApril 22, 2009
Pros
Finds some spyware.
Cons
A DOS program that will show the cryptic black window and will take forever to do the task.
Summary
Slow, cumbersome, DOS program.
Don't Know!
Web BirdJune 2, 2008
Pros
Don't really know.
Cons
Downloaded to a zip file, opened it and that's as far as it got. It must have disappeared into cyber space. Tried again, same result.
Summary
null Updated on Dec 15, 2008Same as above and I opened it ok. It's the worst program that I've ever used. Don't bother to download it. There are no malware or virus's (the program is clean that I know of). It's just difficult to understand. Don't bother with it. Updated on Dec 15, 2008Wormguard informed me that it has blocked BugHunter from loading because it regarded it as a problem. So don't touch it!!!
very nice antimalware app
redneckrockerphilAugust 23, 2007
Pros
this is a very good antimalware app, as a freelance computer technician i like to have some antimalware apps that i can copy to a floppy and take with me to a job, and this is able to do just that. it checks files againts a very comprehensive database of known malware and gives you the option to ignore, disable or remove known malware, and since it's DOS based i'm able to scan an entire computer without having to install it, very nice
Cons
none so far
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Developer’s Description

By Dustin Cook

Malware scanner.

BugHunter is a DOS based malware scanner which has a frequently updated database of signatures as well as engine updates. The program is designed to quickly scan for and optionally disable/remove any malware found. BugHunter is able to detect Browser Hijackers (BHO's), Rogue programs, Adware, Keyloggers, Spyware (including some commercial ones), Rootkits which are file based, malicious java/html/vb scripts, and various worms. As BugHunter is DOS based and does not require installation of any sort, it can easily be copied to various media and used to disinfect other systems without those systems having potentially harmful code present in memory. BugHunter gets along fine with most memory resident programs, and supports being run from a boot diskette/cdrom, such as BartPE.

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User Reviews

Slow, limited usage

A DOS PROGRAM ! ! ! ! !

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very nice antimalware app

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