Rootkit.Generic

Rootkit.Generic is a form of malicious software, which is unique in the fact that it cloaks the presence of files and data to evade detection, while allowing an attacker to take control of the machine without the user's consent or knowledge for that matter. Rootkit.Generic is generally used by malware applications including viruses, spyware, Trojans, and backdoors, in order to conceal themselves from the system’s user, as well as from malware detection and removal software such as anti-virus and anti-spyware programs. Rootkit.Generic is also known to be used by various adware programs and DRM (Digital Rights Management) to obstruct users from removing the unwanted software. Needless to say, you should delete the malicious program from your computer as soon as possible. Please continue reading to learn more about the removal of the Trojan.

Rootkit.Generic puts the user’s system at risks which severely compromises the system and lowers the security settings, whilst it installs backdoors, infects system files, and spreads to other machines. Risks which may affect the PC’s system functions include: the opening of illicit network connections, the use of polymorphic tactics to self-mutate, the disabling of already installed security software, modification of system files, and not forgetting the installation of additional malware. Furthermore, these security risks may also collect and transmit personally identifiable information (PII) without the user’s consent, thus severely degrading the performance and stability of the computer. The best way to deal with the threat of Rootkit.Generic is to simply remove it from the affected PC system.

To delete Rootkit.Generic, you will need to find and remove all of the malignant components which can be dropped onto the computer using various security loopholes. The malignant file imod3.dll can modify Firewall settings, winlogin.exe can create connections to remote servers and steal passwords, Test.exe can download malignant programs and ieupdates.exe is known to employ malignant BHOs. It may be extremely difficult to find and delete these malignant components because of rootkits vamsoft.exe and load[1].exe. Regardless, there are tens of different symptoms which may help you expose the infection. For example, if your PC is attacked by AntivirusXP.exe, you will be introduced to a fake AV tool Antivirus XP and multiple misleading security notifications. If you have noticed this already, there is no doubt that you need to remove Rootkit.Generic.

Manual Rootkit.Generic removal is a complicated task which should be performed by experienced Windows users only. Have you deleted spyware manually before? Was the removal operation successful? If you do not feel confident, we recommend using automatic spyware detection and removal software. Click on the download button to install a reliable tool SpyHunter. It will remove Rootkit.Generic and ensure full-time protection against future schemers’ attacks.