Question about Windows 7 x64 and Rootkits


  1. Posts : 76
    Windows 7 RTM
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    Question about Windows 7 x64 and Rootkits


    Hi everyone. Sorry if this is the wrong place to ask, but I've been curious about this for a while now, and I thought I'd ask the Win7 experts.

    Back when I was running an x86 XP SP3 system, there were a variety of readily accessible and easy to run rootkit scanners (Rootkit revealer, GMER, Rootalyzer, Root Repealer). After making the move to Windows 7 RTM x64, I'm surprised to find that most, if not all, are incompatible with x64 systems, or else Windows 7. Does anyone have any suggestions about the best program to use to scrutinize rootkits? I'm currently running ESET's NOD32 v4 for AV, but on-demand scanning for rootkits would be nice for some peace of mind after some issues I've been seeing. Thanks!
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  2. Posts : 1,797
    Windows 7 Ulti. x64
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    Welcome to SevenForums Carbonal
    Have a look here https://www.sevenforums.com/software/...-programs.html
    There you will find this Sophos Anti-Rootkit: http://www.sophos.com/products/free-...i-rootkit.html
    Sophos Anti-Rootkit detection and removal tool has native support for Windows 7 64-bit. Actually it runs on all 64-bit platforms.
    Good luck to you and hope that you enjoy your time at SF

    This list was provided by our very own, swarfega, SF team member Seven Guru and Gold member. Thanks to him for this great asset to the community
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  3. Posts : 76
    Windows 7 RTM
    Thread Starter
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    myzr7 said:
    Welcome to SevenForums Carbonal
    Have a look here https://www.sevenforums.com/software/...-programs.html
    There you will find this Sophos Anti-Rootkit: http://www.sophos.com/products/free-...i-rootkit.html
    Sophos Anti-Rootkit detection and removal tool has native support for Windows 7 64-bit. Actually it runs on all 64-bit platforms.
    Good luck to you and hope that you enjoy your time at SF
    Major thanks! That's just what I'm looking for. I appreciate the input.
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  4. Posts : 8,476
    Windows® 8 Pro (64-bit)
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    Doesnt work for me.
    Question about Windows 7 x64 and Rootkits-capture.png
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  5. Posts : 8,608
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit SP1
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    These ARKs were all listed at Wilder's, as Win7 x64 compatible

    Avast anti-rootkit Edition, based upon the powerful GMER engine - http://files.avast.com/files/beta/aswar.exe

    RootKit Hook Analyzer now = SanityCheck - www.resplendence.com/sanity

    Sophos Anti-Rootkit - http://www.sophos.com/products/free-...i-rootkit.html

    UnHackMe - http://www.greatis.com/unhackme

    F-Secure BlackLight - http://www.f-secure.com/en_EMEA/secu...ight/help.html
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  6. Posts : 8,476
    Windows® 8 Pro (64-bit)
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    Jacee said:
    These ARKs were all listed at Wilder's, as Win7 x64 compatible

    Avast anti-rootkit Edition, based upon the powerful GMER engine - http://files.avast.com/files/beta/aswar.exe

    RootKit Hook Analyzer now = SanityCheck - www.resplendence.com/sanity

    Sophos Anti-Rootkit - http://www.sophos.com/products/free-...i-rootkit.html

    UnHackMe - http://www.greatis.com/unhackme

    F-Secure BlackLight - http://www.f-secure.com/en_EMEA/secu...ight/help.html
    Thanks. Let me try which works for me. :)
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  7. Posts : 8,608
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit SP1
       #7

    You're welcome, and please let us know!
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  8. Posts : 8,476
    Windows® 8 Pro (64-bit)
       #8

    The Avast anti rootkit works very well on win 7 x64.
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  9. Posts : 135
    Windows 7 Ultimate x32
       #9

    Thanks all. Answers my question as well
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