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Sophos Anti-Rootkit is NOT a standalone product?

joel99

Sophos Anti-Rootkit actually installs itself to C:\program files\sophos\sophos anti-rootkit

Why does it mean by standalone product?

I thought it is an portable app.

Thanks.

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    Sophos Anti-Rootkit (SAR) is a "standalone" application in that it can be installed on its own without Sophos Anti-Virus, Sophos AutoUpdate or Sophos Remote Management System

    The tool has to be installed and run locally on the computer in "normal" mode Windows - i.e. not SafeMode etc.  This is because the tool works by doing it's own scanning of all the files, folders and registry keys on the windows and then asking the operating system what it thinks is there.  Any differences are flagged.  Therefore make sure you shutdown any application and are not using the computer while the scan runs to minimise the tool detecting changes caused by you.

    Hope this helps.

    Please check out the other free tools: http://www.sophos.com/products/free-tools/

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    A few more question.

    Do I need to uninstall current Sophos Anti-Rootkit before I install the new update?

    Do I need to register everytime I download Sophos Anti-Rootkit?

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    You will be able to upgrade to the latest version of the Sophos Anti-Rootkit while the older version is still installed.

    You do not have to register for each tool.  You simply need to create your MySophos login and then use that one account to get each tool.

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