Whatsina Name says:

OK. So now we know about rootkits. No one seems to know how to prevent them – only detect them – sort of. And the only tool I’m aware of that might alert you to the presence of a rootkit is one called “Hijack This!” which isn’t exactly a complete tool where rootkits are concerned. “Hijack This!” is more of a communications defense tool that will detect port activity which is what a rootkit MIGHT do if it wanted to open communications between things.

So what I want to know is what’s available, for free or for pay, that will detect, prevent and eliminate any rootkits? We already know that A/V and M/W programs can’t really detect rootkits. And there really isn’t anything that will remove them either. So just what is a “geek” to do if they suspect they have a rootkit hiding somewhere?

Anyone? Anyone?

(Excuse me. The program I referred to is actually called “Hijack This” and not Hack this. Reposted with corrections.)

Roi says:

@Whatsina Name
There is also RootkitRevealer by Sysinternals
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb897445.aspx