GMER v.2.0 released

[Littlebits]

GMER v.2.0 released:

GMER is an application that detects and removes rootkits .

It scans for:
hidden processes
hidden threads
hidden modules
hidden services
hidden files
hidden disk sectors (MBR)
hidden Alternate Data Streams
hidden registry keys
drivers hooking SSDT
drivers hooking IDT
drivers hooking IRP calls
inline hooks

New in version 2.0:
- Added support for Windows 8
- Added full support for Windows x64
- Added Trace I/O function
- Added disk "Quick scan" function

Homepage
Download

Enjoy!!

 

[Deleted member 178]

i thought it was almost dead since Avast bought them for their engine , good to see it is still alive.

 

[savit]

wow~ thanks for updated info!

 

[kuttus]

I was Almost Forgot about this Tool... Once upon a time Gmer was our main removal tool for Rootkits and Tidserv infections...

It is nice to know Gmer is Still Alive....

 

[Moose]

Thank you! For the information!

 

[Fiery]

GMER still exists!?!? :shok:

 

[McLovin]

I must be young or have never really used this because this is the first time I have seen this program (as far as I know) .

 

[Fiery]

My experience with this tool isn't that great.. LOTS of BSODs because of it

 

[Deleted member 178]

I must be young or have never really used this because this is the first time I have seen this program (as far as I know) .

old tool for old men

 

[Littlebits]

GMER is a tool for advanced users and PC techs, it is too difficult to use for the everyday user since it requires manual removal actions and advanced skills or you could really destroy Windows. Its technology has been used in many other rootkit removal tools but Avast was the first to acquire license to utilize its full features. Avast aswMBR on the other hand is user-friendly and automatically removes rootkits without much user action required and much less likely to cause problems with Windows. If you already use Avast antivirus by default it scans for rootkits at every system startup at the raw disk access level therefore you would not need to use this tool if you already use Avast antivirus.

Enjoy!!

 

[woomera]

finally, an update to gmer. appreciate the heads up

 

[McLovin]

GMER is a tool for advanced users and PC techs, it is too difficult to use for the everyday user since it requires manual removal actions and advanced skills or you could really destroy Windows. Its technology has been used in many other rootkit removal tools but Avast was the first to acquire license to utilize its full features. Avast aswMBR on the other hand is user-friendly and automatically removes rootkits without much user action required and much less likely to cause problems with Windows. If you already use Avast antivirus by default it scans for rootkits at every system startup at the raw disk access level therefore you would not need to use this tool if you already use Avast antivirus.

Enjoy!!

Don't use Avast antivirus but I have heard of that cleaner that Avast has. Works well, didn't know though that it was from GMER. Added to my collection of tools none the less.

 

[Dashke]

What tools do you use for removing rootkits if it's not Gmer? I don't know of any better anti-rootkit(rku maybe).

 

[MrXidus]

Thanks for the update, Updated my toolbox USB and added aswMBR (Thanks Littlebit)

 

[Fiery]

What tools do you use for removing rootkits if it's not Gmer? I don't know of any better anti-rootkit(rku maybe).

The 3 "automated" tools that I would recommend for the average user are:

Malwarebytes Anti-Rootkit

RogueKiller

TDSSKiller

There are other programs but those require customizable scripts and guidance so you won't end up with a unbootable PC

 

[Tom172]

What tools do you use for removing rootkits if it's not Gmer? I don't know of any better anti-rootkit(rku maybe).

TDSSKiller by Kaspersky Lab. Although I haven't used it in a long while.

 

[Dashke]

Oh, sorry guys, forgot to mention that I hate "automated" tools.

 

[Fiery]

Oh, sorry guys, forgot to mention that I hate "automated" tools.

In that case...quite a few . All of them require you to know how to read logs.

Farbar Recovery Scan Tool

ComboFix

OTLPE

ListParts

 

[Littlebits]

McAfee Stinger also has full automated rootkit removal. It uses AV engines and rootkit removal technologies from several different AV vendors as a part of Intel's partnerships with them. It is actually one of the best now for automated rootkit removal.

Thanks.

 

[malbky]

GMER along with TDSS killer is one of the best rootkit removers. I have used this quite a few times.
Does version 2 have new GUI. The old GUI simply is complex. But anyway it was not intended for noobs.
Thanks for the heads up. I will be adding the new version to my USB arsenal soon.

The only problem with McAfee Avert Stinger is it takes too long and also scans and removes only commonly known malware. I given up using stinger. In some cases Pandas active scan via internet seems to be faster. Bitdefender is one of the slowest online scanners.