http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ How-To Geek Forums Topic: Hidden root kit in Windows Vista en Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:33:17 +0000 http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/hidden-root-kit-in-windows-vista#post-79142 Sat, 21 Mar 2009 23:18:39 +0000 Justin 79142@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>Many rootkits will generate a random name so there is no way to know just from the name '9fd3i5mc.sys' where is it harmful or not.<br /> Does AVG tell you anymore information about it then that? </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/hidden-root-kit-in-windows-vista#post-79140 Sat, 21 Mar 2009 22:13:59 +0000 raphoenix 79140@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>10zulu,<br /> There are some legitimate programs that will hook the kernel.<br /> I know of none with a name like that.<br /> Continue watching your topic.<br /> Regards,<br /> Rick P. </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/hidden-root-kit-in-windows-vista#post-79134 Sat, 21 Mar 2009 21:22:34 +0000 10zulu 79134@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>My anti-virus software AVG 8.5 has detected a "hidden" root kit on my computer. It reports it as: (C:\windows\system32\drivers\9fd3i5mc.SYS) I have tried to remove it, but thusfar no luck, does anyone know if this is harmful and/or something to be concerned about? Thank you </p>