Windows 10: I suspect there may be a rootkit on my computer.

Discus and support I suspect there may be a rootkit on my computer. in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; It all started when I couldn't access the Start menu. Naturally, I turned to the internet for help. After some searching, I figured the best solution... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Francis Olatide, May 18, 2025 at 10:17 AM.

  1. FRANCIS OLATIDE
    Francis Olatide Win User

    I suspect there may be a rootkit on my computer.


    It all started when I couldn't access the Start menu. Naturally, I turned to the internet for help. After some searching, I figured the best solution was to run DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth on cmd.My fears were almost allayed until i ran sfc /scannowIt got stuck at 91%, it's been like this for at least an hour now, even as I type this.I was thinking about rebooting in safe mode, so naturally, Windows Key + R, ran msconfig > Boot, checked "Safe boot" and "Minimal," clicked "Apply" got this message "BitLocker Drive Encryption is enabled on your OS drive. Because these changes mo

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    Francis Olatide, May 18, 2025 at 10:17 AM
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  2. JSSSSSSSSS
    Jsssssssss Win User
    Jsssssssss, May 18, 2025 at 10:25 AM
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  3. SASQUI
    Sasqui Win User
    6 Rootkit Detector Programs reviewed & compared: INTERESTING READ!

    Cool find - Rootkit Unhooker 3.0 looks like it kicks butt.
     
    Sasqui, May 18, 2025 at 10:25 AM
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  4. ALEC§TAAR
    Alec§taar Win User

    I suspect there may be a rootkit on my computer.

    6 Rootkit Detector Programs reviewed & compared: INTERESTING READ!

    Here, I keep this list of them around:

    Sophos AntiRootkit
    BitDefender AntiRootkit
    FSecure Blacklight
    McAfee AntiRootkit
    Rootkit Buster
    Rootkit Revealer
    Rootkit Unhooker
    GMER
    Rootkit Hook Analyzer

    *Smile I suspect there may be a rootkit on my computer. :)

    * Some more of them that are NOT in the list tested above are in that list... they are 'bolded' for your references...

    APK
     
    Alec§taar, May 18, 2025 at 10:25 AM
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