Targeted scan for Rootkits and active malware

To scan for active rootkits, use the predefined scan profile Scan for Rootkits and active malware.

To scan for active rootkits systematically:

  • Go to Control Center and select the section PC PROTECTION > System Scanner.

  • Predefined scan profiles appear.

  • Select the predefined scan profile Scan for Rootkits and active malware.

  • Where appropriate, highlight other nodes and directories to be scanned by clicking the check box of the directory level.

  • Click the icon (Windows XP: Avira cc scanner scan System scan: Targeted scan for active rootkits or Windows Vista: Avira cc scanner scan admin System scan: Targeted scan for active rootkits ).

  • The Luke Filewalker window appears and a system scan is started.

  • When the scan is completed, the results are displayed.

System scan: Targeted scan for active rootkits