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concealing running processes from monitoring programs, or hiding files or system data
from the operating system.
7.7.1. Anti-Rootkit Principles
AVG Anti-Rootkit
is a specialized tool detecting and effectively removing dangerous
rootkits, i.e. programs and technologies that can camouflage the presence of malicious
software on your computer.
AVG Anti-Rootkit
is able to detect rootkits based on a
predefined set of rules. Please note, that all rootkits are detected (
not just the
infected
). In case
AVG Anti-Rootkit
finds a rootkit, it does not necessarily mean the
rootkit is infected. Sometimes, rootkits are used as drivers or they are a part of
correct applications.
7.7.2. Anti-Rootkit Interface
The
Anti-Rootkit
user interface provides a brief description of the component's
functionality, informs on the component's current status, and also brings information
on the last time the
Anti-Rootkit
test was launched (
Last rootkit search
). The
Anti-
Rootkit
dialog further provides the
Tools/Advanced Settings
link. Use the link to get
redirected to the environment for advanced configuration of
Anti-Rootkit
component.
Please note:
The software vendor has set up all AVG components to give optimum
performance. Unless you have a real reason to do so, do not change the AVG
configuration. Any changes to settings should only be performed by an experienced
user.
Anti-Rootkit settings
In the bottom part of the dialog you can find the
Anti-Rootkit settings
section where
