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To learn more about GTI File Reputation see the following KB articles If you select 'High' or 'Very High,' McAfee Labs recommends that you set the 'On threat detection' action to 'Report' only for the first scan.

Stinger leverages GTI File Reputation and runs network heuristics at Medium level by default.By default, Stinger will repair any infected files it finds.

Click the Scan button to begin scanning the specified drives/directories.Stinger has the capability to scan targets of Rootkits, which is not enabled by default.If necessary, click the 'Customize my scan' link to add additional drives/directories to your scan. By default, Stinger scans for running processes, loaded modules, registry, WMI and directory locations known to be used by malware on a machine to keep scan times minimal.The Stinger interface will be displayed.

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When the download is complete, navigate to the folder that contains the downloaded Stinger file, and run it.

When prompted, choose to save the file to a convenient location on your hard disk, such as your Desktop folder.

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Stinger now detects and removes GameOver Zeus and CryptoLocker. It detects and removes threats identified under the 'Threat List' option under Advanced menu options in the Stinger application. (Frankly, I question the need for any 2nd opinion when all is apparently well).Trellix Stinger utilizes next-generation scan technology, including rootkit scanning, and scan performance optimizations.

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I don't see this tool as a convenient utility for routine maintenance or a 'second opinion' scan on a PC exhibiting no problems. You would likely have to download the installer to an uninfected machine, transfer it to the infected PC, and run it in safe mode.įor those with suspected infection, a 'High' level scan is recommended, and based on my limited experience, I would suspect this to take many hours. For those possibly infected, who can't access various online scanners (including Kaspersky's), this might be of benefit. This tool seems to be a free single-use download of KAV's currently updated scanner. Kaspersky AV comes well-recommended, but as always I have no ability to assess its efficacy at detection or removal.

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In my case, the re-boot froze my PC, requiring a manual shut-down. Upon closing the program, it self-uninstalls, requiring a re-boot. This is about how long an on-demand scan by my real-time NOD32 AV takes. As expected, it found nothing (and particularly no false positives). This is not a quick scanner! It offers 3 levels of scanning: Low, Recommended, and High.Ī Low level scan of my C drive (60 GB of files), including hidden startup objects, system memory and disk boot sectors (with my resident AV/AS disabled) took 35 minutes. I found it installed easily in less than a minute to a folder on my desktop, and opens to an intuitive and simple GUI.

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Has no signature definition update capability, thus should be considered a one-time scanner only. Claims to enable automatic/manual removal of viruses, trojans, worms, spyware, adware and rootkits. Can be installed in Safe Mode on infected machines. This freeware operates like McAfee's Stinger, or the MS Malicious Removal Tool, as an on-demand scanner. Kaspersky® Virus Removal Tool is not capable for real-time protection of your computer.' Kaspersky® Virus Removal Tool implies effective algorithms of detection used by Kaspersky Anti-Virus and AVZ Antiviral Toolkit. 'Kaspersky® Virus Removal Tool is an utility designed to remove all types of infections from your computer.

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