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A technician suspects a rootkit has been installed and needs to be removed. Which of the following would BEST resolve the issue?
The correct answer is C. OS reinstallation. On Windows, removal typically involves running a scan. If there is a deep infection, the only way to remove the rootkit is by reinstalling Windows. It is better to do this via an external media device instead of using the built-in Windows installer. Some rootkits infect the…
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A technician suspects a rootkit has been installed and needs to be removed. Which of the following would BEST resolve the issue?
Options
- AApplication updates
- BAnti-malware software
- COS reinstallation
- DFile restore
How the community answered
(49 responses)- A4% (2)
- B22% (11)
- C65% (32)
- D8% (4)
Explanation
On Windows, removal typically involves running a scan. If there is a deep infection, the only way to remove the rootkit is by reinstalling Windows. It is better to do this via an external media device instead of using the built-in Windows installer. Some rootkits infect the BIOS, which will require a repair to fix. If you still have a rootkit after a repair, you may need to get a new PC.
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