Tizer Rootkit Razor, Another Great Antirootkit Free For Personal Use

I've come across few independant antirootkits in the market nowadays; most antirootkit module are incorporated into so-called internet security. For example, the antirootkit module of famous antirootkit GMER, is actually integrated into Avast!. Even though there are some free antirootkit such as Panda Antirootkit, Sophos Antirootkit and Blacklight from F-Secure, few of them are full-featured and compatible with all versions of Windows.  The only antirootkit that works substantially is UnHackMe, also a freeware (with paid upgrades available) despite it slowing the boot process significantly.

Tizer Rootkit Razor is not necessarily a new kid on the block, but since the company is quite low-profile, very few users really do know this antirootkit. Nevertheless, the company has one of the more impressive independent antirootkit i ever came across. Here are some of the goods about this antirootkit:

1. Rootkit Razor's GUI is dead simple

The antirootkit's layouts are simple to navigate and are all functional; People who asks for simplicity and nothing too fanciful about GUI design will be attracted to this program; Well, it's supposed to be designed to do what it does anyway: find and terminate rootkits!

2. Rootkit Razor is feature-packed

Most antirootkit only revolves around the basics: processes, registry and services. Not for Rootkit Razor, though. This little baby has all sorts of scanning features: processes, registry, kernel modules, services, files and folders, network ports...pretty complete set that i've seen. Even though the website doesn't state this benefit, Rootkit Razor actually does not require a services process to run, and therefore, can be executed in Windows Safe Mode, where services process are usually prevented from running.

3. Rootkit Razor is highly compatible with modern OS

The previous chart image should explain everything: Rootkit Razor integrates seamlessly with contemporary versions of Windows spanning from XP to 7: and it really does; i've installed Rootkit Razor on all versions of OS; none of them had any installation errors or running errors. Uninstallation of Rootkit Razor also works fine, though there are some registry leftovers that will require the aid of registry tools to clean it up.

4. Rootkit Razor is moderately lightweight

Okay, so antirootkits are supposed to be easy on PC resources, since they are just simpler programs designed to do specific tasks (eliminating rootkits). Rootkit Razor are not exactly light on resources when active, but when idle, they are pretty easy on resources. Maximum CPU cycles used on smart scan hits 45 out of 100 and memory of up to 5000K is utilized. On idle, CPU drops down to 0 CPU cycles, though the memory sometimes stays at 5000K or even higher or lower after a scan.

There are also some bads as well:

1. No Real Time Protection or Boot-time Scan?

Perhaps i've been biased, but after using UnHackMe Antirootkit, it has become a must of mine that good antirootkits are supposed to have real-time bootwatch modules, or at least a scheduled boot-time scan. Rootkit Razor can only be functional when Windows is fully logon into desktop mode.

2. No User Interface for Novices?

Not all PC users are computer-savvy, so why no summarized interface, like what F-Secure did with Blacklight (the one-click module)? I love how Rootkit Razor presents all its features which suits an advanced PC user like me, but i'll bet that begginers will be turned off by the advanced knowledge of PC required to work with Rootkit Razor - if any beginners took interest in this antirootkit in the first place. The image above says it all: manually searching for rootkits in the registry? That's not going to attract much novice...

3. Not supporting x64 bit OS?

I do not have this tool tested on x64 bit OS, but from general feedbacks and comments i could get around the web, Rootkit Razor does NOT support x64 bit operating system. Soon and very soon, 32-bit OS will extinct with the launch of Windows 8 and 64-bit and 128-bit OS will be the mainstream architecture of modern OS. Are the developers aware of this upcoming trend or not? 


Still, Rootkit Razor is a decent antirootkit that you can keep with your 32-bit PC and periodically executes it to scan for rootkits. If you are an advanced user who are IT-knowledgeable and have experience working with the likes of advanced-level antirootkits such as GMER and TrendMicro HijackThis, then Rootkit Razor's the tool for you.

Download Tizer Rootkit Razor here.

Visit Tizer Rootkit Razor's Main Page here.

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Easily Backup Your PC With COMODO Time Machine

Windows only:



COMODO is always known more of its Firewall than of anything else, but that apparently doesn't stop them from developing other security tools, notably the Internet Security, Antispam and System Cleaner. However, more recently COMODO began looking at the backup and system restore department. Which leads them to create Time Machine, a system restore aka system rollback utility which acts as a powerful replacement for Microsoft's inbuilt System Restore function.

 
As its name implies, COMODO Time Machine deals with restoring a PC to a previous state. However, unlike the System Restore of Windows, Time Machine gives users personal control over what and when a system is to be backup and restore. It works by creating snapshots of the entire system and allows you to switch between these snapshots with a simple reboot of the computer. It also comes with the ability to take snapshots based on scheduled time. Most interestingly however, Time Machine allows snapshots to be mounted in different partitions. This incredible feature allows user to recover files without having to reset the entire system.


Time Machine is protected locally with a Username-Password access routine, meaning that users will not be able to access COMODO Time Machine and its settings unless they know the username and password.

As snapshots accumulates and eventually stuffs up disk space, users can always reset the 'baseline', meaning that Time Machine will take the current snapshot of the PC, delete all the other existing snapshot, and boot into the new base snapshot.

Below are a detailed list of the features of Time Machine:

• Easy to use - even beginners can quickly create system snapshots with a few mouse clicks
• Provides instant and comprehensive system recovery after virus or spyware infections
• Instantly reclaim your machine after devastating system crashes
• Rollback the changes to ALL your documents - not just changes to system files and the registry
• Boot-up console allows you to rollback even when your system will not boot to Windows
• Test new software and network configurations in the knowledge that you can quickly switch back if problems develop
• Completely remove unwanted software installations without the need to uninstall or clean the registry
• Flexible restore options allow you to mount and browse snapshots to recover individual files or folders
• Right click on any file or folder to synchronize it with a snapshot version
• Schedule regular system snapshots to ensure highly relevant restore points
• Network administrators have another way to quickly fix user or software problems
• Libraries, Internet cafes and other publicly shared networks can schedule a total system restore at the end of each session

COMODO Time Machine is freeware, so users can use if for free on any PC, if they decide to replace System Restore completely. In fact, i think it actually outperforms the built-in System Restore completely.

Time Machine works with Windows 7, Vista, XP and Windows Server 2003 & 2008. Both 32-bit and 64-bit Windows are supported.

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Get FREE 3-Month License Key for Avira Premium Security Suite

 Been busying preparing for Chinese New Year, but then this is an offer i could not resist skipping through here. You see, under a few hours ago, Avira made another promotional offer, this time users can get a free valid three-months worth of Avira Premium Security Suite's license key. Avira Premium Security Suite is the best protection Avira could offer to users, so best to take your chances now!

And trust me, there are relatively few offers from antivirus vendors nowadays, and Avira is as kind as to offer us one! (Be reminded that Avira is a pretty decent antivirus!).

To get the free 3-month license key:


1. Visit the Avira Online License Page, where the promotion is held.


2. Fill out the online form. The information can be anything but the e-mail must be valid.


3. Press the 'Request Your License Key' button after you complete the form.


4. Avira will send a 3-month license key to your mail (remember to check your junk inbox).


5. Download Avira Premium Security Suite, install and apply the license key.


That's it! You are now protected by Avira Premium Security Suite for 3 months!


I do not know whether the license key can be applied on the new beta version of Avira or not (refer to my 'beta tests' page for information). If anyone has tried it out and working, please do inform us here. It will be much appreciated!

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Get Free EASEUS Partition Master Professional v5.0.1 Till 20-02-2010 (Save $40)

Hi Friends, aviator365 has shared a great promotional info to Get Free EASEUS Partition Master Professional v5.0.1. This promotion will end on 20 Feb, 2010. Now again you have the chance to save $40. No need to be hurry but if you really want it, you should get it before the last date. Better to do now instead on last hour.

They say:

The most common partition problem for computer users is that the system partition runs out of space, the system partition needs to be expanded. But for most users, changing partition structure requires operating system reinstallation and format. The built-in partition manager function of EASEUS Partition Master is right to meet the need. It can expand the system partition without Windows reinstallation and data loss. Increasing volumes of information requires companies to make better use of their hard drive capacity, so the need to reasonably resize, move, split, merge the partitions is more important than ever. Any operations with hard drives are critical, and reliability of performance is one of the most important requirements when choosing partitioning software. EASEUS Partition Master is not only reliable itself but also integrated with the Disk & Partition Copy Wizard and Partition Recovery Wizard to ensure 100% data security.

• Extend System Partition to optimize the computers' performance.
• Resize/Move Partition without data loss to solve low disk problem and optimize the usage of disk with the drag-and-drop operations easily.
• Create Partition for different usage. For example, one for your data and another for the system. (We advise you to create at least two partitions to easily handle the data and system separately.)
• Merge Partitions into a bigger one when one of them runs out of space.
• Split Partition for different usage, one for system and another for data.
• Delete partitions with simple steps.
• Wipe Partition can erase the data on the partition completely and ensure that the data can not be recovered by any data recovery solution.
• Delete all partitions and Format partitions with simple steps.
• Create a Bootable CD/DVD to manage partitions even when the computers fail to boot. (Except for Home edition).
• Support Hardware RAID - useful feature especially for the Windows Server users.
• Convert FAT to NTFS.
• Explore FAT/NTFS partition.
• Label Partitions - assign drive letter to partition for easier recognition.
• View Disk/Partition Property.
• Hide and Unhide Partitions - protect important data from unauthorized or casual access.
• Set an Active Partition - specify one partition to be the boot partition.
• Provide option to shut down the computer after applying any operation.
• Powerful safety features protect you against system failures while partitioning.
• Step-by-step wizard walks you through partitioning process.
• Preview any partitioning tasks before apply to the hard disk.
• Change cluster size automatically and manually.
• Undo feature allows you to undo any partition step.
• Support hard disks from 2 GB to 2 TB.
• Support up to 32 disks.
• User-friendly interface.

 Get Free:

Open the following web page into your browser and click on green button Free Download in the middle of the page.

http://partition-tool.com/giveaways/epmpro/

(web address copy n paste)

You will be directed to a Major Geeks website to download EASEUS Partition Master Pro v5.0.1. If Major Geeks page is not open, you can access it here:

http://www.majorgeeks.com/Giveaway_-_EASEUS_Partition_Master_Professional_Edition_d6355.html

(web address copy n paste)

Download EASEUS Partition Master Pro v5.0.1 and install it. There is no need to any registration. It is full installation. This means you can save the installer if you need to install it later.

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Get Free Paragon Disk Wiper 10 SE Till 19 February 2010

Sorry Friends, I am many hours late to post it here. I could do it earlier but for some urgent tasks, I have to go out and just now I came back.
One more Paragon promotion ! If they continue giving away their software, what they will sell? Not my problem, of course, they are gaining customers that's why they have these many promotions. Last week they were giving away Paragon Backup & Recovery 10 Compact Edt. Now they are offering Paragon Disk Wiper 10 SE to ComputerActive readers but any body can access it because of weblink to promo and to registration form.

As the name shows, Disk Wiper is a wiping utility to erase data securely to completely eliminate the traces of erased data making it irrecoverable. What else is offered:

q       Graphical representation of the data to gain a better understanding.

q       A handy launcher to easily find and run the required tasks.

q       Comprehensive wizards to simplify even the most complex operations.

q       A context sensitive hint system for all functions of the program.

q       Previewing the resulting layout of hard disks before actually executing operations (so-called virtual operations).

q       Basic functions for initializing, partitioning and formatting hard disks (create, format, delete). Instead of the standard Windows disk tools, the program supports all popular file systems.

q       Mount a partition (assign a drive letter) of any file system type to make it available for your operating system.

q       Data wiping to successfully destroy all on-disk information including the standard bootstrap code and other system service structures.

q       Free space clearing to destroy any remnants of deleted files/directories left on disk without affecting the used data.

It is strange that the installer is huge and installation also took around 95 MB.

Get Free:

1: Open the following web page into your browser and download the installer which is almost 218 MB. Huge? One single installer for x86 and x64 installation.

www.computeractive.co.uk/wiper/index

(web address copy n paste)

2: Open the following web page into your browser and fill a simple English form asking you your Name, eMail (real to receive license) and country and submit the filled form. You may or may not subscribe for new letter.

www.snipca.com/x815

OR

http://www.paragon-software.com/registration/dw10pers.html

3: Check your eMail. You will have an email from eservice@paragon-software.com within no time. This eMail contains your Product Key and Serial Number which you will use during installation to register your Paragon Disk Wiper 10 SE.

Installation:

During installation, when you will see a window like snap P1, click on the link mentioned as 1. You will get two installation options where 2 is for x86 (32-bit) and 3 is for x64 (64-bit) installation. Choose according to your operating system.

Enjoy It.

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