TDSSKiller
What is TDSSKiller?
Kaspersky Lab has developed the TDSSKiller utility that allows removing rootkits. A rootkit for Windows systems is a program that penetrates into the system and intercepts the system functions (Windows API).
About (from Kaspersky Lab)
A rootkit for Windows systems is a program that penetrates into the system and intercepts the system functions (Windows API). It can effectively hide its presence by intercepting and modifying low-level API functions. Moreover it can hide the presence of particular processes, folders, files and registry keys. Some root... Read more
Overview
The most common release is 2.8.16.0, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. The primary executable is named TDSSKiller.exe. The setup package generally installs about 1 files and is usually about 2.14 MB (2,240,560 bytes).
Program details
URL: support.kaspersky.com/5350?el=88446
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\TDSSKiller
Uninstaller: C:\Windows\ZipInstaller.exe /uninst "C:\Program Files\TDSSKiller\uninst1~.nsu"
Estimated size: 2.14 MB
Files installed by TDSSKiller
| Program executable: | TDSSKiller.exe |
| Name: | TDSSKiller |
| TDSS rootkit removing tool |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\TDSSKiller\TDSSKiller.exe |
| MD5: | 178a34e5554dce485e1262ddf027960c |
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TDSSKiller.exe - TDSSKiller (TDSS rootkit removing tool)
How do I remove TDSSKiller?
You can uninstall TDSSKiller from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
- Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
- When you find the program TDSSKiller, click it, and then do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
- Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove TDSSKiller.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 80%
Win 10 20%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 7%
Keep it 93%
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COUNTRY POPULARITY
90.00%
United States
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
80.00% |
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| Windows 10 |
20.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
40.00% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
40.00% |
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| Windows 8 |
20.00% |
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Geography
90.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
90.00% |
| Sweden |
10.00% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
60.00% |
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| Toshiba |
20.00% |
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| Acer |
20.00% |
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Common models |
| HP-Pavilion KJ165AA-ABA m... |
40.00% |
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| HP-Pavilion RN663AA-ABA a... |
20.00% |
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| TOSHIBA SATELLITE L875-12... |
20.00% |
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| Packard Bell imedia S3210 |
20.00% |
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About Kaspersky Lab
Kaspersky is a developer of secure content and threat management systems.
Publisher URL: www.kaspersky.com