GMER is an application that detects rootkits and allows you to monitor system functions including drivers loading, libraries loading, file functions, registry entries, TCP/IP connections and more.

Some new malware will attempt to block downloading and running of some programs including GMER. The below procedure attempts to get around this by using a randomly named file for the GMER program which is used to locate rootkits.

Running a GMER scan

1: Download GMER and save to your desktop . Note: The file will be randomly named to prevent active malware from stopping the download.

2: Close all other open programs before running GMER because there is a slight chance your computer could crash.

3: Double click the GMER program ******.exe. Your security programs may detect GMER's driver trying to load. Please allow it.

4: You may see a warning saying GMER has detected rootkit activity. If so, select NO.

5: Leaving the settings at default, click Scan.

6: When the scan is complete, click Save and save the log on to your Desktop where it should be easy for you to find and share if needed with a computer repairman.

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