If you are wondering how to use TDSSkiller.exe to remove a rootkit virus, then you obviously know all about TDSSkiller.

If not, TDSSkiller is a small software utility that will help you remove TDSS rootkits from your computer. This rootkit can also be show up as different names like Rootkit.Win32.TDSS, Alureon, Backdoor.Tidserv, Trojan.TDSS and more. The name depends on what software has detected the rootkit. If TDSSkiller scans and finds the rootkit it will probably be called a Packed.Win32.TDSS or Rootkit.Win32.TDSS. Also see what is a rootkit virus?

How To Use TDSSKiller.exe To Remove A Rootkit Virus

1. Firstly, you need to download this free software from the Major Geeks website. Too hard to find the download link on the actual Kaspersky website.

2. The file will download and all you have to do is double click on it to install. Quick tip: If you cannot install the file then rename the .exe file to something else.

3. Once installed, this antirootkit utility is easy to use. All you have to do is press start scan.

If no threats are found but your were expecting something then you can try changing the options of your scanning.

4. You can stop the scan any time or wait until the end to change the options. To do this simply click on Change parameters as shown in screenshot below.

5. Now you will see the settings you can change. Press ok when done.

6. Depending on what option you choose, you might be prompted to restart the computer.

7. After completing a scan you will see if threats are detected. You can then choose to skip this file if you know that it is in fact harmless.

Malicious Programs TDSSKiller Fights

Source: kaspersky.com

• Backdoor.Win32.Phanta.a,b,
• Backdoor.Win32.Sinowal.knf,kmy,
• Backdoor.Win32.Trup.a,b,
• Rootkit.Boot.Mebusta.a,
• Rootkit.Boot.Backboot.c,
• Rootkit.Boot.Aeon.a,
• Rootkit.Boot.Backboot.a,
• Rootkit.Boot.Batan.a,
• Rootkit.Boot.Bootkor.a,
• Rootkit.Boot.Clones.a,
• Rootkit.Boot.CPD.a,b,
• Rootkit.Boot.Fisp.a,
• Rootkit.Boot.Geth.a,
• Rootkit.Boot.Goodkit.a,
• Rootkit.Boot.Harbinger.a,
• Rootkit.Boot.Krogan.a,
• Rootkit.Boot.Lapka.a,
• Rootkit.Boot.MyBios.b,
• Rootkit.Boot.Nimnul.a,
• Rootkit.Boot.Pihar.a,b,c,
• Rootkit.Boot.Plite.a,
• Rootkit.Boot.Prothean.a,
• Rootkit.Boot.Qvod.a,
• Rootkit.Boot.Sawlam.a.
• Rootkit.Boot.Smitnyl.a,
• Rootkit.Boot.SST.a,b,
• Rootkit.Boot.SST.b,
• Rootkit.Boot.Wistler.a,
• Rootkit.Boot.Xpaj.a,
• Rootkit.Boot.Yurn.a,
• Rootkit.Win32.PMax.gen,
• Rootkit.Win32.Stoned.d,
• Rootkit.Win32.TDSS,
• Rootkit.Win32.TDSS.mbr,
• Rootkit.Win32.ZAccess.aml,c,e,f,g,h,i,j,k,
• Trojan-Clicker.Win32.Wistler.a,b,c,
• Trojan-Dropper.Boot.Niwa.a,
• Trojan-Ransom.Boot.Mbro.d,e,
• Trojan-Ransom.Boot.Mbro.f,
• Trojan-Ransom.Boot.Siob.a,
• Virus.Win32.Cmoser.a,
• Virus.Win32.Rloader.a,
• Virus.Win32.TDSS.a,b,c,d,e,
• Virus.Win32.Volus.a,
• Virus.Win32.ZAccess.k,
• Virus.Win32.Zhaba.a,b,c.