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The thread discusses a "Rootkit driver not installed" error preventing a PC from starting, with initial confusion over whether it involves malware scanning or legitimate rootkit drivers. The original poster clarifies the PC belongs to a relative, and later a contributor emphasizes that rootkits are malicious, recommends upgrading from Windows XP, which no longer receives support and is a security risk. Overall, the conversation highlights concerns about rootkit issues and advises upgrading to a newer Windows version for security.
The thread discusses a "Rootkit driver not installed" error preventing a PC from starting, with initial confusion over whether it involves malware scanning or legitimate rootkit drivers. The original poster clarifies the PC belongs to a relative, and later a contributor emphasizes that rootkits are malicious, recommends upgrading from Windows XP, which no longer receives support and is a security risk. Overall, the conversation highlights concerns about rootkit issues and advises upgrading to a newer Windows version for security.
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Rootkit is a bad thing, something to get rid of. Not easy to recognize if it's the "Rootkit driver" not installed or, if it's the "Anti Rootkit driver not installed".
Unfortunately, XP is dead and gone, its support ended in April this year. XP is a security hazard. You need to go up to at least Windows 7. http://www.tomshardware.com/news/support-windows-7-windows-vista-updates-tech-support,14761.html
http://windowsforum.com/threads/xp-support-ends-today.187031/
Unfortunately, XP is dead and gone, its support ended in April this year. XP is a security hazard. You need to go up to at least Windows 7. http://www.tomshardware.com/news/support-windows-7-windows-vista-updates-tech-support,14761.html
http://windowsforum.com/threads/xp-support-ends-today.187031/
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