Detection :: Detection of a rootkit

If problems are detected in the Scanner rootkit scan, you will receive an alert if you have selected interactive mode or automatic mode as the action mode for virus detection with the Display Alert option (see the configuration section Scanner::Scan::Action on detection).  In interactive mode you can choose what to do with the rootkit in the dialog box . There is no selection option for handling the detected virus in automatic mode with alert. The action that was automatically executed is displayed in the message.

Note
The dialogs shown below are messages about the detection of a rootkit in interactive mode.

In the rootkit scan Scanner scans for hidden processes, files and registry entries. In addition, a scan is made for hidden malware. The alert depends on the type of problem detected.

Alert on the detection of hidden malware

Name and path of the currently detected malware

The name and path of the currently detected hidden malware is displayed in the middle window of the message.

Options

Copy to quarantine

When the option is enabled, the detection is copied to quarantine. The file can be sent by the Quarantine Manager to the Avira Malware Research Center for investigation.

Move to quarantine

When the option is enabled, the detection is moved to quarantine. You are also informed that a restart of your operating system is necessary to complete the repair process. The file can be sent by the Quarantine Manager to the Avira Malware Research Center for investigation.

Delete

When the option is enabled, the detection is moved to quarantine. You are also informed that a restart of your operating system is necessary to complete the repair process.

Ignore

When the option is enabled, the detection is left as it is.

Alert on detection of a hidden object

Name and path of the currently detected hidden object

The name and path of the currently detected hidden object are displayed in the middle window of the message.

Options

Copy to quarantine

When the option is enabled, the detection is copied to quarantine. The file can be sent by the Quarantine Manager to the Avira Malware Research Center for investigation.

Ignore

When the option is enabled, the detection is left as it is.

Warning
The hidden object remains active on your computer! It may cause serious damage on your workstation!

Buttons and links

Button / link

Description

With this link - and with an active Internet connection - you can access an Internet page with further information on this virus or unwanted program.

This page of the online help is opened via this button or link.