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Rootkit Vs Virus - Differences And Similarities
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Quote:There are many threats in the Internet, and the more you know about them, the more chances you have to protect your computer against these programs. Viruses and rootkits are among them and they have not only similar sides, but different sides. If to talk about the most dangerous tool, it is considered that rootkits are more perilous. If the virus deletes or infects files, the rootkit places system processes under own control. The best solution will be full formatting with Windows reinstallation or using good antivirus programs. Antivirus instruments are good at the struggle with popular malicious software deeply enough scanning the system. As a general matter the conflict between viruses or rootkits and AVs may hardly ever be ended. Most problems can be solved with commercial or free antivirus products.

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