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Free Rootkit Scanner and Removal Tool

Your perfect anti-rootkit. Avast One scans and cleans rootkits currently on your device, and stops future rootkits and other types of threats before they can do any damage. 100% free and easy to use.

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Our best free rootkit scanner and rootkit cleaner

Our best free rootkit scanner and rootkit cleaner

Avast has over 30 years of experience hunting down malware like rootkits — no matter how well hidden. We’ve packed the world’s largest threat-detection network and machine-learning malware protection into Avast One — a single, lightweight rootkit removal tool. Install it today, 100% free.

The benefits of Avast One’s rootkit scanner and remover

Cyber Capture

Sends suspicious files to the Cloud for analysis, then pushes a cure to update if needed

24/7 updates

New rootkits are created all the time. We constantly update our engine to protect against the latest threats.

Smart Scan

No matter what kind of attack threatens your device or your data, Avast can scan for and remove them.

Behavior Shield

Provides immediate alerts if unusual app behavior is detected that may indicate a threat.

Quarantine

Isolates potentially harmful files from the rest of your system to keep it malware-free.

File Shield

Blocks potentially malicious files and alerts you if suspicious programs are detected on your device.

Industry-leading rootkit protection

Renowned for its powerful security features and antivirus threat-detection engine, Avast One took home PCMag’s 2021 Editors’ Choice award.

Meanwhile, TechRadar gave Avast One 5 stars for its comprehensive anti-malware protection and prevention. Avast has been winning prestigious awards for years, including:

Avast has been recognized for years with countless prestigious awards:

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    PCMag: Editors’ Choice, 2023

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    TechRadar: 5 stars, 2021

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    AV-TEST: Top Product, AV Test Certified, 2022

Protection trusted by over 400 million users

But don’t just take our word for it.

Protect your Mac and mobile devices, too

Rootkits don’t care what device you use. Macs, Androids, and iPhones are also vulnerable.

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Strengthen your Mac’s built-in security with dedicated protection against malware. Avast’s Mac security software defends and optimizes your Mac with one of the world’s most powerful threat-detection networks.
Android devices also need enhanced security and privacy protection to defend against rootkits and other malware. Avast’s Android antivirus protection helps secure your Wi-Fi while giving your phone ironclad security.
Protect your iPhone and iPad against malware and the array of other online threats. Avast’s iOS security app helps secure your Wi-Fi while giving your phone a powerful shield against threats.

Download our free rootkit scanner and remover

Say goodbye to rootkits and other threats with Avast One. Install it today — completely free.

FAQs

How do I find rootkits?

Rootkits are designed to avoid easy detection, often by hiding inside legitimate software. The most reliable way to find a rootkit is to use expert antivirus software that specializes in sniffing them out.

What do rootkits do to your computer?

Rootkits allow hackers to access parts of your device that they — or even you — aren’t normally allowed to reach. That gives them control over your “root” system, which means they can wreak havoc undetected, unless you have a powerful rootkit scanner to prevent and detect them.

Why are rootkits dangerous?

If a cybercriminal installs a rootkit on your device without your knowledge, they can have near-total control over your device. But, rootkits don’t have to be dangerous: sometimes advanced users use rootkits to exercise greater control when customizing their own machines.

System requirements

We’re not demanding. All you need is a PC with  Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8 or 7*, 1 GB RAM 
and 2 GB of hard disk space. And that’s it.

* Both the 32- and 64-bit versions, excluding Starter and RT editions.

Windows 10 compatible

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