How to run Kaspersky TDSSKiller

Description: This article will show how to run Kaspersky TDDSKiller. The Kaspersky TDSSKiller is a good tool to run on an infected computer as it can find different forms of malware and adware that may be lurking in the background of a user's PC which a standard antivirus scan may miss. It is also a good tool to run when trying to find out if the PC has a rootkit on it.

  1. Download the TDSSKiller from the manufacturer’s website.
  2. Run the executable file to install TDSSKiller.
  3. Select Change Parameters and select your desired scan method. Choose OK when complete.
    Kaspersky TDSSKiller, Change parameters
    Kaspersky TDSSKiller, Scan Options
  4. Choose Start Scan.
    Kaspersky TDSSKiller, Start Scan
  5. When the scan finishes, you will see a screen similar to the one below if no threats or infections are found. If infections were found, you are then provided with options on what to do with them, including ignore, quarantine, or kill / delete.
    Kaspersky TDSSKiller, Scan Results

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