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    Default Rootkit analysis question

    I ran the rootkit scan from Spybot 2.0.12.0 which gave me back the following:

    // info: Rootkit removal help file
    // copyright: (c) 2008-2012 Safer-Networking Ltd. All rights reserved.

    :: RootAlyzer Results
    File:"Hidden file","C:\Windows\Àóo"
    ...
    File:"Invisible to Win32","C:\boott! s"

    I've searched everywhere I know and can find no reference to "boott!". Can anyone tell me what I've found?

    Thanks,
    RMG

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    Hello,

    That sounds strange, but it can't be said that these files are really bad.
    It would help if we can get them as sample and take a look at them.

    As they are hidden and invisible, did you change your folder options to make them visible? They should be stored under C:\Windows

    Best regards
    Sandra
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    Default Re: Rootkit Analysis Question

    I did change the folder options, and can't locate the files. Spybot claims they are at "C:\boott!" but it doesn't appear to be there or in c:\Windows. I don't have any particular issues, I'd just like to know what they are.

    RG

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    Hello,

    You can create a system restore point at first.
    Then try to remove the found entry.

    Best regards
    Sandra
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    Default Can't find them

    >>You can create a system restore point at first.
    >>Then try to remove the found entry.

    Unfortunately, I can't find them. Spybot reports them, and their location, but they don't show up any other way.

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