Re: Removing RootKits
If your formatting just to remove the rootkit you may try this freeware first:
http://www.grisoft.com/doc/download-free-anti-rootkit/us/crp/0
It worked for me in finding and removing a Sony Music rootkit that Sony was
kind enough to install with Connect software, I guess to ensure I wasn't
passing on music to the Communist or something.
"Jerry" wrote:
> Reformatting the drive removes everything. FDISK /MBR is redundant if you
> just formatted.
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> The only other option is a manufacturer's low-level format and that program
> is probably not available for a user.
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> "cyranodesade" <cyranodesade@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1186350724.255616.20280@r34g2000hsd.googlegroups.com...
> > All,
> > I hope this is a simple question does Formatting a Hard Drive and then
> > FDisk /MBR remove any rootkits or hidden files on a hard drive??
> > If the answer is no then could you please point me to a good resource
> > for formatting the boot sector/MBR? Thanks in advance. - CES
> >
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