GMER
GMER is a simple yet powerful
anti-malware tool that thoroughly
scans your system for vulnerabilities
and evidence of Rootkit activity. It
has a standard explorer interface
with a tabbed toolbar comprising of
Processes, Modules, Services, Files,
Registry, Rootkit/Malware, CMD, and
Autostart.
GMER scans for:
Inline hooks.
Drivers hooking IRP calls.
Drivers hooking IDT.
Drivers hooking SSDT.
Hidden registry keys.
Hidden Alternate Data
Streams.
Hidden disk sectors (MBR).
Hidden files.
Hidden services.
Hidden modules.
Hidden threads.
Hidden processes.
Not only does GMER scan for malware, it also allows you to monitor the following system functions: process creating, driver loading, library loading, file functions, registry entries, and TCP or IP connections. Overall, GMER is a specific tool that specializes in Rootkit removal. It is fast, relatively lightweight and does exactly what is says on the tin: a great anti-Rootkit remover.
*GMER runs only on Windows
NT/W2K/XP/VISTA/7/8. Important: The
developer has recommended downloading
GMER with a different name to avoid
detection by certain malware, which
may prevent GMER from launching.
