Tasos Posted April 7, 2014 ID:814940 Share Posted April 7, 2014 What is a rootkit and why the option "scan for rootkits" is not activated by default recomentded settings?I apologize, I'm not familiar with these techniques, so my question may seem senseless. Thank you very much.P.S. My system runs Windows 7, MBAM Pro (Premium) and Avira Internet Security. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefox Posted April 7, 2014 ID:814943 Share Posted April 7, 2014 To understand a rootkit, you can read about it HERE Malwarebytes Anti-Rootkit is cutting edge technology for detecting and removing the nastiest malicious rootkits. The reason its not enabled by default is because it has been know to cause some problems with some computers, especially those that have encryption on them, causing them to be unresponsive. If you would like to enable it and test it on your system you can. If it causes no issues, then you can just leave it enabled. Also if you do enable it, your scan times will increase in the time it takes to perform the scans because it will be scanning in more areas... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasos Posted April 7, 2014 Author ID:815018 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Thank you, Firefox. You are entirely clear. By the way, what about the tool "Chameleon"? I wonder if it is a good idea to run the program according to the instructions given in a YouTube video.Thanks again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefox Posted April 7, 2014 ID:815032 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Your welcome... "Chameleon" is a tool that is used to run Malwarebytes if you already have a current infection that is preventing you from installing or running Malwarebytes. Also "Chameleon" is used with MBAM v2.0x to self protect Malwarebytes. No need to run it if your can successfully open and run Malwarebytes... Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Users Guide Version 2.0 Online http://www.malwarebytes.org/support/guides/mbam/ Download PDF http://downloads.malwarebytes.org/asset/mbamuserguide.pdf Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
twopointoh Posted April 7, 2014 ID:815060 Share Posted April 7, 2014 firefox, when yous ay that the rootkit scan doesnt work for some computers bc of encryption what do you mean? I have been trying to do a full scan with rootkits and it always freezes at a certain file in the 134k range and can freeze there for an hour or more(hve cancelled after hour)worked in safe mode though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
twopointoh Posted April 7, 2014 ID:815068 Share Posted April 7, 2014 what confuses me, is i thought computers need to be restarted to effectively remove and detect rootkits. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasos Posted April 7, 2014 Author ID:815070 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Well, I don't think I need the help of chameleon. Μeanwhile, Ι ran the scanner with the "scan for rootkits" activated and I didn't notice any issue.Also, I am thankful for the links - I need to study.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefox Posted April 8, 2014 ID:815129 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Tasos, you are welcome and I am glad I was able to help you with the links I provided, should you have any further questions don't hesitate to ask... @twopointoh I see you have a topic open over at HJT section HERE, please stay with your helper and address any questions to him. This is to prevent confusion for the person helping you. Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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