Bitdefender Rootkit Remover

Bitdefender’s anti-rootkit solution is designed to check the computer for any sign of infection with this sort of malware and report it to the user.

It focuses on rootkits, digital threats that affect the system boot process by infecting the MBR (Master Boot Record), VBR (Volume Boot Record) or the boot sector. By infiltrating these areas, the threat gains unrestricted access to the entire machine.

The application does not require installation as it is ready for scanning immediately after download. The program can be run from a removable device without problems. It has a single window and there are no configuration options to tinker with. Simply launch the tool and initiate the scan procedure.

The entire operation should take a jiffy to complete because the utility looks only for known threats located in a few locations, based on their signature. There is also the possibility to eliminate the infection and, in most cases, the operation requires a computer restart.

According to the developer, the list of rootkits that can be detected is updated as new threats become known. As soon as the verification process completes, Bitdefender’s removal tool returns the results, if any, in the main application window. The accompanying details include the name of the corrupted file, detection and the current status. If no threats have been found, then the application shows a new screen with a green check mark on it.

Bitdefender Rootkit Remover is simple, moves fast and can be run from a removable storage device on any PC. It is fully functional out of the box because there are no settings to configure.The application provides a simple means of finding and removing rootkits. However, it cannot prevent rookits from infecting your system again since it doesn't have a real-time guard that typically comes packed in an anti-malware solution.