Panda Software is now offering a free utility that scans computers for rootkits which are hidden programs and object. Panda claims that the program is not only able to detect many known and even unknown rootkits but it also has the unique ability to give the option of removing the rootkit completely.

Panda AntiRootkit is a free utility that performs in-depth scans of your computer in search for hidden resources, identifying and disinfecting known and unknown rootkits. Unlike other rootkit utilities which merely “reveal” hidden objects, Panda AntiRootkit positively identifies known and unknown rootkits and gives the option of removing them, including their associated registry entries, processes and files.

In addition Panda AntiRootkit has an Exhaustive Scan Monitor (requires reboot) capable of monitoring drivers and processes loading at boot time. It’s unique technology does this at a lower level than any other AntiRootkit utility, therefore revealing all hiding techniques used by the latest generation rootkits.

Panda AntiRootkit discovers hidden files, registry entries, drivers, processes, modules, SDT modifications, EAT hooks, modifications to IDT, non-standard INT2E, non-standard SYSENTER, IRP hooks, and much more. Among many things we have added an extended .CSV report which can be exported for consulting detailed information of hidden objects found, and some interface process refinements.

Panda AntiRootkit runs on Windows 2000 SP4 and Windows XP and above. For a version that runs on servers please contact your local Panda Technical Support office. Keep in mind that Panda AntiRootkit is not an antivirus solution nor does it provide real-time protection. If Panda AntiRootkit has detected and disinfected a rootkit from your system, we still recommend that you run a complete AV scan afterwards to delete any malicious files that might be left over.

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