Free Malware Removal Software Cleans Infected Systems

The battle against viruses and malware has reached another level viruses have always been a problem on PCs and lately smart devices but a new type of malware called TDSS has now become a bugbear for owners. Most viruses and malware can be picked up by normal anti-virus software but TDSS is a rootkit: it changes system software to hide malware files and render itself undetectable. This is where Kaspersky TDSSKiller comes in.

Getting Rid of Rootkit Malware

Anti-virus software detects and stops viruses and malware before they are able to damage the system and corrupt files. However while some anti-virus software is able to clean an infected computer TDSS malware uses the computer's own systems to cloak its presence. This means that it will be undetectable to most anti-virus software in some cases TDSS will corrupt the program itself. The latest version of Kaspersky TDSSKiller will run on an infected system and will detect and remove TDSS malware.

Using the Software

Kaspersky TDSSKiller has proved itself very effective in tests and it is easy for those with some technical expertise to use. TDSS malware would prevent previous versions running but Kaspersky have solved this with the latest version of its product.

  • Pros

    • Program available to download and run.
    • High malware detection and removal rate perfect scores under test.
    • Compatible with 64-bit operating systems.
  • Cons

    • No help file with software product information only available online.
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App specs

  • License

    Free

  • Version

    3.1.0.28
  • Latest update

  • Platform

    Windows

  • OS

    Windows XP

  • Language

    English

  • Downloads

    166K

    Last month's downloads

    • 141
  • Size

    4.96 MB

  • Developer

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User reviews about Kaspersky TDSSKiller

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  • Anonymous user

    The program confuses me and I have nothing else to say.. The program is confusing to me and am not sure what I am doing.

  • Anonymous user

    STONGLY recommend!. This is the ONLY thing that truly cleared out my computer and made it run 100% FASTER! Would HIGHLY recommend! VERY EASY to install and use, too! Pros: easy to install and use Cons: NONE

  • Anonymous user

    Saved my computer. I caught a very intrusive adware that kept displaying ads no matter where I clicked. It even hut down my system with the blue screen each time I tried to remove it using Avast and Malwarebytes. Finally I reinstalled my whole OS and formatted my hard drive. Then installed a new copy of Windows 7. All should have been well right? Wrong, as soon as I booted up the new system and installed Avast it strated warning me again about the malware. I tried TDSKiller and within a few seconds it removed the malware and asked to reboot. I thought after rebooting I would once again get the warnings as this was the malware that survived a complete OS reinstall. But since the TDSKiller scan and removal it hasn't come back. Pros: Everything Cons: None

  • Anonymous user

    Awesome ! Love it . Saved my computer : -). A computer friend recommended it , it saved me my computer and the expense of new one , not to mention the "lost files" i would have missed greatly . Thankz for such a great idea ! Pros: Everything Cons: None, well maybe a desktop short cut ?

  • Anonymous user

    TDSS Killer for Google Redirect Virus. This program located and "cured" what all of my other anti-virus and maleware programs could not detect. Was super quick and easy, and now my google searches are back to normal!! couldn't be happier. Definitely would recommend that anyone having a redirect program with google searches try this. Worked for me!

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Is Kaspersky TDSSKiller safe?

88/100

Score result: Warning

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
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File Integrity

File
tdsskiller.zip
SHA256
04959e40b904e2f516169721a7ce86f14b8e884c0524ce8e1d15d089e87c5972
SHA1
edf116cb1e6ddd1b2c476a57f5ff62e6661d97f1

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