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.
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Version | 2.2.19882 |
Operating System Support | Windows 8, Windows 2012, Windows 2008, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 2003, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 10, Windows 98 |
Current Language | English |
Available Languages | English, French, Polish, Chinese, Italian, German, Japanese, Spanish |
License | Free |
Date | Monday, March 14th 2016 |
Developer | GMER |
Developer URL | https://www.gmer.net |
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.