Kaspersky TDSSKiller 2.6.3.0

A rootkit is a program or a program kit that hides the presence of malware in the system.

A rootkit for Windows systems is a program that penetrates into the system and intercepts the system functions (Windows API). It can effectively hide its presence by intercepting and modifying low-level API functions. Moreover it can hide the presence of particular processes, folders, files and registry keys. Some rootkits install its own drivers and services in the system (they also remain “invisible”).

Kaspersky Lab has developed the TDSSKiller utility that allows removing rootkits.

The utility supports 32-bit and 64-bit operation systems.
The utility can be run in Normal Mode and Safe Mode.

It detects and removes the following malware:

malware family Rootkit.Win32.TDSS;
bootkits;
rootkits.

How to disinfect a compromised system

Download the TDSSKiller.zip archive and extract it into a folder on the infected (or possibly infected) computer with an archiver (WinZip, for example);
Run the TDSSKiller.exe file;
Wait until the scanning and disinfection completes. A reboot might require after the disinfection has been completed.

Author: Kaspersky Lab
Date: 2011-10-03
Size: 1.47 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win7/Vista/XP
Download:Kaspersky TDSSKiller 2.6.3.0

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Kaspersky TDSSKiller 2.6.2.0

A rootkit is a program or a program kit that hides the presence of malware in the system.

A rootkit for Windows systems is a program that penetrates into the system and intercepts the system functions (Windows API). It can effectively hide its presence by intercepting and modifying low-level API functions. Moreover it can hide the presence of particular processes, folders, files and registry keys. Some rootkits install its own drivers and services in the system (they also remain “invisible”).

Kaspersky Lab has developed the TDSSKiller utility that allows removing rootkits.

The utility supports 32-bit and 64-bit operation systems.
The utility can be run in Normal Mode and Safe Mode.

It detects and removes the following malware:


malware family Rootkit.Win32.TDSS;
bootkits;
rootkits.

How to disinfect a compromised system

Download the TDSSKiller.zip archive and extract it into a folder on the infected (or possibly infected) computer with an archiver (WinZip, for example);
Run the TDSSKiller.exe file;
Wait until the scanning and disinfection completes. A reboot might require after the disinfection has been completed.

Author: Kaspersky Lab
Date: 2011-09-27
Size: 1.47 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win7/Vista/XP
Download:Kaspersky TDSSKiller 2.6.2.0

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Kaspersky TDSSKiller 2.6.1.0

A rootkit is a program or a program kit that hides the presence of malware in the system.

A rootkit for Windows systems is a program that penetrates into the system and intercepts the system functions (Windows API). It can effectively hide its presence by intercepting and modifying low-level API functions. Moreover it can hide the presence of particular processes, folders, files and registry keys. Some rootkits install its own drivers and services in the system (they also remain “invisible”).

Kaspersky Lab has developed the TDSSKiller utility that allows removing rootkits.

The utility supports 32-bit and 64-bit operation systems.
The utility can be run in Normal Mode and Safe Mode.

It detects and removes the following malware:


malware family Rootkit.Win32.TDSS;
bootkits;
rootkits.


How to disinfect a compromised system

Download the TDSSKiller.zip archive and extract it into a folder on the infected (or possibly infected) computer with an archiver (WinZip, for example);
Run the TDSSKiller.exe file;
Wait until the scanning and disinfection completes. A reboot might require after the disinfection has been completed.

Author: Kaspersky Lab
Date: 2011-09-26
Size: 1.47 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win7/Vista/XP
Download:Kaspersky TDSSKiller 2.6.1.0

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Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool September 26, 2011

Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool is a utility designed to remove all types of threats from computers. Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool uses the effective detection algorithms realized in Kaspersky Anti-Virus and AVZ.

Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool does not provide resident protection for your computer. After disinfecting a computer, you are supposed to remove the tool and install a full version of antivirus software.

Advantages:

Simplified interface.
Can be installed to an infected computer (Safe Mode supported).
Composite scan and disinfection system: signature detection and heuristic analyzer.
Gathering system information and interactive creation of scripts for disinfection.

General functions:

Automatic and manual removal of virus, Trojans and worms.
Automatic and manual removal of Spyware and Adware modules.
Automatic and manual removal of all types of rootkits.

Known issues:

System memory scan is unavailable in x64 versions of Windows XP / Vista / 7 due to specific features of application system drivers.
Impossible to rename application folder if User Account Control is enabled in Windows Vista settings and application Self-Defence disabled.

Support rules for Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool:

Technical support is provided only for users of Kaspersky Anti-Virus and Kaspersky Internet Security. If you are not a user of a Kaspersky Lab product, then in order to get technical support available for the tool, visit Kaspersky Lab
The tool should be used for disinfection purpose under expert guidance via the service http://kaspersky-911.com.
Unguided creation of scripts can result in a data loss or crippled computer.
Having virus on your computer is always a risk of crippling it or losing data. Kaspersky Lab does not take any responsibility for the possible harm inflicted by virus during disinfection.

Editors note: Download takes you to Kaspersky to get the latest version. This is often updated multiple times per day

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Author: Kaspersky Lab
Date: 2011-09-26
Size: 110 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win 2000/03/08/XP/Vista/7
Download:Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool September 26, 2011

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Kaspersky TDSSKiller 2.6.0.0

A rootkit for Windows systems is a program that penetrates into the system and intercepts the system functions (Windows API). It can effectively hide its presence by intercepting and modifying low-level API functions. Moreover it can hide the presence of particular processes, folders, files and registry keys. Some rootkits install its own drivers and services in the system (they also remain “invisible”).

Kaspersky Lab has developed the TDSSKiller utility that allows removing rootkits.

The utility supports 32-bit and 64-bit operation systems.
The utility can be run in Normal Mode and Safe Mode.

It detects and removes the following malware:

malware family Rootkit.Win32.TDSS;
bootkits;
rootkits.

How to disinfect a compromised system
Download the TDSSKiller.zip archive and extract it into a folder on the infected (or possibly infected) computer with an archiver (WinZip, for example);
Run the TDSSKiller.exe file;
Wait until the scanning and disinfection completes. A reboot might require after the disinfection has been completed.
Also available in zip format.

Author: Kaspersky Lab
Date: 2011-09-25
Size: 1.47 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win7/Vista/XP
Download:Kaspersky TDSSKiller 2.6.0.0

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Kaspersky Anti-Virus Update September 23, 2011

This is the latest virus definitions for Kaspersky Anti-Virus Personal and Lite. Use this if you already have AVP installed.

Author: Kaspersky Lab
Date: 2011-09-23
Size: 127 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded:Kaspersky Anti-Virus Update September 23, 2011

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