VTUploader

Antivirus software is designed to keep your computer protected from any type of infected files, as well as block risky websites from being displayed, in case they contain malware. Unfortunately, they also need to be constantly running in the background in order to remain safe, which can be a bit of a bother if you cannot spare the system resources.

VTUploader is an application designed to offer you an alternative solution, by allowing you to quickly scan only the files that interest you on VirusTotal, which is an online service comprised of a multitude of antivirus scanners. The procedure is as simple as it can be, since all you need to do is select the desired document from your computer and upload it to the aforementioned website.

The utility then displays the detection results, taking into consideration every antivirus engine provided by the service and notifying you about the name of the found threats. You can also scan URLs, in order to check a web page for possible malware before you open it in your web browser.

When the detection goes off for a certain document, or you stumble upon an infected website, you can warn other users by submitting a comment detailing the nature of the threat. Beside that, you can also include the VirusTotal URL or hash, as well as choose the appropriate tag to make the comment easier to find and attach it to a certain category.

The mass upload option functions exactly as you would expect, by allowing you to process multiple documents at once and view the scan results for each one, as well as upload entire folders from your computer. It is worth noting at this point that, in order to make use of the upload function, you need to provide your personal VirusTotal API key, which can be received by creating an account.

Although the application does not actually scan the files, VTUploader provides you with a valuable service, since it eliminates the need to open the VirusTotal website whenever you need to scan something. You can easily add your own comments and upload multiple files at once, while the intuitive tabbed interface makes it easy for anyone to take full advantage of the utility.