Stinger is a stand-alone utility used to detect and remove specific viruses. It is not a substitute for full anti-virus protection, but rather a tool to assist administrators and users when dealing with an infected system. Stinger utilizes next generation scan engine technology, including process scanning, digitally signed DAT files, and scan performance optimizations.

The AVG Rescue CD is a powerful must-have toolkit for the rescue and repair of infected machines. It provides essential utilities for system administrators and other IT professionals and includes the following features:

Comprehensive administration toolkit
System recovery from virus and spyware infections
Suitable for recovering MS Windows and Linux operating systems (FAT32 and NTFS file systems)
Ability to perform a clean boot from CD or USB stick
Free support and service for paid license holders of any AVG product
FAQ and Free Forum self-help support for AVG Free users