![]() GMER. Also, if you suspect a rootkit infection you should save the log and send/post it to a malware forum or to a security professional. Its recommended to download randomly named EXE (click button above) because some malware wont let gmer.exe launch. Important: Before attempting to scan your computer, you should always update this program by downloading the latest virus definition (you will be prompted when you launch the program - make sure that you choose - YES). Moreover, there are other rootkit scanners such as TDSSKiller from Kaspersky Labs or Sophos Anti-Rootkit if there is no sign of an infection on your computer. Most modern computers offers support for hardware virtualization and while using aswMBR, you will be prompted to use it (if your CPU has support for hardware virtualization) for a better rootkit detection. "FixMBR" button will remove the suspected/infected Master Boot Record and write a new one. Most modern rootkits will alter/replace the existing Master Boot Record. The most powerful "feature" of this tool is the ability to write a new Master Boot Record. ![]() AswMBR (also known as Avast Anti-Rootkit) is a free rootkit scanner designed to detect MBR/VBR/SRV rootkits (for example: ZAaccess, MBRroot/Sinowal, Whistler, Cidox, TDL4/3/Alureon, Pihar etc.)
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