Steps To Remove Rootkit Manually
- Scan the entire drive with any reliable anti-rootkit scanning software to find out the rootkit files and components.
- Delete all those files and folders related to the rootkit.
- Rescan with anti-rootkit software after deleting all rootkits that are found in your system.
- Fix all directories entry which is renamed above the e steps but can’t be deleted by system tools, then these entries need to be fixed by hand.
How to Remove Rootkit Windows 10?
A rootkit is a program designed to make unauthorized modifications to computer systems without the knowledge of the person who installed it or the users of that system. Rootkits originated in the UNIX operating system, where they were intended as aids for computer system administrators. They were first used commercially in 1988 by firms such as Computer Associates and McAfee, which employed them to help secure their systems from other unauthorized individuals who might want to access them.
Hackers utilize rootkits and malicious software in several different ways: as part of an initial hack, as a post-exploitation utility (devices infected with malware can also be remotely controlled by an attacker), or even benignly for information collection purposes.