Anti Rootkit

General Topics
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Hello,
I installed ‘Panda Anti Rootkit 1.08.00’ in my laptop (OS:Windows XP SP2).
But it couldn’t run.
I have Avast AV 4.8 (free edition) and Advanced System Care Pro 3.1.1.
Any suggetions will be deeply appreciated.
I am novice in terms of computer technical knowledge :(.
regards,
Thank you all

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What firewall are you using ? My firewall blocks all anti rootkit programs, until I allow.

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What is the error message?
Panda antirootkit is an on-demand only tool, and it shouldn’t be affected by avast or ASC…
Are you logged as an administrator or in a limited user account in this computer?

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@Tech: Thank you for replying. Its my personal laptop, I log in as administrator.After I start scan, Panda could scan 23% of Registry and then couldn’t do more. I am attaching the screen if it helps.
@Micky77:Thank you for replying.I use windows firewall.

regards,

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Hi…

Unless specifically configured, Windows firewall doesn’t scan any outbound traffic, so this probably isn’t your problem. Do you get any error messages with these rootkit scanners out of curiousity?

F-Secure’s Blacklight…

http://www.f-secure.com/security_center/

(scroll down to “downloads.”)

Trend Micro Rootkit-Buster…

http://www.trendmicro.com/download/rbuster.asp

Best Regards… :slight_smile:

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Seems indeed that Panda is crashing. Sorry, I’m far from being an expert on Panda.
Maybe you could try other antirootkits: http://www.antirootkit.com/software/index.htm
Comparison test here: http://www.informationweek.com/software/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=196901062&pgno=1&queryText=

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Unless specifically configured, Windows firewall doesn't scan any outbound traffic
IMHO, Outbound traffic scanning isn't available in windows XP The outbound scanning feature became available with Windows Vista.
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You’re right Bob.

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That’s twice… WOW ;D

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Thank you for the correction.

Best Regards…

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Ardvark my friend,
I’m sure there will be many times when the shoe will be on the other foot. :slight_smile:

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Hi Bob…

What a gracious and much appreciated reply! :slight_smile: :slight_smile: :slight_smile:

Your words were literally like a soothing balm applied to a sore. :slight_smile:

Thank you so much…

Aaron