Malwarebytes Anti-Rootkit Scanner

Scan for rootkits with our rootkit removal solution, 
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Rootkit symptoms

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Slow computer performance

Rootkits drain memory which results in sluggish computer performance.

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Web browser redirects

You’re seeing weird web browser behavior like Google link redirects or unrecognized bookmarks.

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Windows error messages

You’re getting Windows error messages (“The Blue Screen of Death”) and are constantly rebooting.

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Personal information is stolen

Your credit card, social security number, and user passwords are stolen.

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Anti-virus isn’t working

Your antivirus software is suddenly deactivated.

Protect your device and data with
Malwarebytes rootkit scanner

How to remove rootkits

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Step 1 – Install Rootkit Scanner

Download and install the Malwarebytes software. Click the Gear icon and choose the “Security” menu. Turn on the “Scan for rootkits” slider. Next, click the “Scan” button and Malwarebytes quickly scans your device.

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Step 2 – Review Rootkit Threats

After the rootkit scanner runs, Malwarebytes reports on any threats that were found and asks if you want to remove them.

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Step 3 – Remove Rootkit Threats

Once you give the ok, Malwarebytes will clean up rootkits and other threats so your device, files, and privacy are secure.

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Proactively protect your device from future threats with Malwarebytes Premium.

Automatically scans and protects against viruses so you don’t have to.

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Rootkit FAQ

What is a rootkit?

What do rootkits do?

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