aswMBR

A free rootkit scanner for Windows computers, aswMBR is designed to search for Rootkits that could affect the MBR or Master Boot Record of the system.

Pros

• Powerful and efficient
• Lightweight and responsive
• Can write new MBR
• Easily removes suspected record

Cons

• Not ideal for novice users

A rootkit is a type of malware program that hides itself or any other infection on the system. These programs are hard to remove as compared to malware which is why dedicated utilities are developed to deal with them. It can detect MBRoot, Cidox, Whistler, and other malware. Its current version makes use of Virtulization Technology to improve malware detection.

aswMBR scans for MBR/SRV/VBR rootkits associated with malware programs and removes them when standard antivirus software cannot do. While most rootkits change the existing Master Boot Record, aswMBR boasts a powerful feature to allow writing a new MBR. There is a dedicated button that removes infected MBR and write a new one.

Final Verdict

aswMBR is a powerful application that does what it is meant to do and performs fast. The only limitation of this tool is that it is suited to users with some technical knowledge and those who can interpret data. This means this application is not suitable for novices. It is overall a great tool, which when combined with other antivirus protection tools, delivers all-around protection against attacks.