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Security Freebies Fight Rootkits And More

We recommend four anti-rootkit programs and an app developed by a Microsoft security staffer.

  •     PRODUCT NAME
    DATE ADDED
    LICENSE
  • DropMyRights
      10,438
    Sep 12, 2006
    Free

    Though other apps provide more-expansive security, DropMyRights gives you simple yet effective protection against malware by limiting user rights-and it works with any program.

     
  • GMer
      15,193
    Sep 6, 2006
    Free

    Remove rootkits with this full-featured utility from Poland.

     
  • Hook Explorer
      47,274
    Sep 11, 2006
    Free

    Identify rootkits hooked into your system.

     
  • IceSword
      60,398
    Sep 12, 2006
    Free

    Makers of rootkits--malware that can be particularly well hidden--consider IceSword the toughest rootkit scanner.

     
  • Sophos Anti-Rootkit
      45,704
    Aug 31, 2006
    Free

    Remove dangerous rootkits from your system with this simple freebie.

     
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BitDefender Antivirus Plus v10. (2 users, 2 years)

The purpose of the Antivirus module is to ensure detection and removal of all viruses in the wild. BitDefender Antivirus uses robust scan engines certified by ICSA Labs, Virus Bulletin, Checkmark, CheckVir."/>

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