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    Anti-rootkit program.

    Discussion in 'Security and Anti-Virus Software' started by tbonez1376, Oct 26, 2010.

  1. tbonez1376

    tbonez1376 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi all! I am looking for a good, free anti-rootkit program. One that will not only tell me if I'm infected with a rootkit, but one that'll also remove the rootkit. I do a lot of downloading, so it's entirely possible I've got a malicious rootkit or 20.

    Also, is it possible to manually check for rootkits? I have MSE installed & running, along with SuperAntiSpyware and Malwarebyte's AntiMalware for spot scans. My system has been running extremely slow from when I got it on Sept. 3.

    I'm running Win 7, with 6GB of RAM on a new Toshiba Qosmio X505-Q890.

    Also, how do I look to see what is also loading at start-up? Maybe there's a program(s) loading in the background that is slowing my rig down.

    One last thing I failed to mention, when I try to launch IE (8), it sometimes won't launch. I'll get the hour-glass and it'll go away after about 5 secs., and nothing else. This will happen when I click the button on the taskbar and when I try to launch it in All Programs.

    If any additional info. is needed to assist me, please let me know.

    Thanks for any and all help!
     
    tbonez1376, Oct 26, 2010
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  2. 1ceBlu3

    1ceBlu3 Notebook Deity

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    i responded to your other post..your not allowed to double post..just so u know :)
     
    1ceBlu3, Oct 26, 2010
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  3. Baserk

    Baserk Notebook user

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    Use HitmanPro3.

    Still, if you seriously think that you have possible rootkits, reinstall Win7.
    Do you run x64? If so, you'll have to be careful also.

    TDL3/4 for Windows7-x64 is ITW.
    Read up on it, this PDF has a comprehensive explanation from a Microsoft software development engineer on the new Alureon. link
    Regarding the slowness of your notebook (since you bought it); do a bare OS reinstall without any of the cruft you've been given for free when purchasing the laptop.

    (And as a suggestion; either stop downloading files that you're not sure of you can trust or continue the current modus operandi but don't ever, EVER use that notebook for sensitive/private/banking stuff).
     
    Baserk, Oct 26, 2010
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  4. King of Interns

    King of Interns Simply a laptop enthusiast

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    Unhackme is another good antiroot kit program. Free too
     
    King of Interns, Oct 26, 2010
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