Best Windows Rootkit detector

[d4mo]

Is RootkitRevealer any good? What's the best? I have Avira and I think it's supposed to detect them but I'm not sure.

 

[balloonshark]

Avira does have some rootkit detection ability. I'm not sure if it scans automatically but you can use the manual "rootkit search" scanner.

You can also try Gmer which is good. I believe Rootkit Revealer is also good and in the past I have used IceSword.

It's important to follow the instructions because they are powerful tools. You may also need to read about what the results mean and/or post the results on a forum dedicated to the program and/or rootkits.

Edit: Be sure that your version of Windows supports the detector that you try.

 

[Rubycon]

WOLF / COFEE if you have proper training to use 'em.

 

[StormSide]

Dr. Web Cure It and Hitman Pro both detect and clean rootkits very well. Gmer and MBR
are also great.

Stealth MBR rootkit detector 0.2.2 by Gmer, http://www.gmer.net/mbr

 

[Chiefcrowe]

what about the F-secure rootkit removal tool, is that supposed to be any good?

http://www.f-secure.com/en_EMEA/products/technologies/blacklight/

 

[StormSide]

Don't know how good it is against the newer TDL3 and TDSS rootkits since it
hasn't been updated since Oct 2008.

what about the F-secure rootkit removal tool, is that supposed to be any good?

http://www.f-secure.com/en_EMEA/products/technologies/blacklight/