Vba32 AntiRootkit is an advanced Rootkit scanner from VirusBlockAda. This free scanner will search for kernel-mode rootkits, suspicious autoruns, and hidden processes. VBA AntiRootkit is an advanced tool as it does not perform an automatic scan and removal. Instead it displays any possible issues, which you will then have to decide how to act upon.
McAfee Labs Rootkit Remover is a free stand-alone product that scans your computer for Rootkits and attempts to remove them. This version of Rootkit Remover is limited as it only detected and removes the ZeroAccess and TDSS family of rootkits.
Panda Anti-Rootkit is a free rootkit scanner from Panda Security. This program will scan your computer for Rootkits and attempt to remove them.
The Sophos Virus Removal Tool is a stand-alone program that allows you to perform a quick scan of your computer for computer viruses. If any infections are found it will attempt to remove them for free. As this program only scans your computer and remove any infections it finds, it can be used even if you have another anti-virus product installed.
Trend Micro RootkitBuster is a program that will scan your computer for Rootkits. This scanner will scan for rootkits that are using the latest technology including Master Boot Record (MBR) infections.
RootRepeal is a rootkit scanner that scans for kernel-mode drivers, whether they are hidden, or if the driver file is hidden on disk. It also has the ability to look for hidden files, hidden process, SSDT hooks, hidden services, and stealth objects.
RootkitRevealer is a rootkit scanner from Microsoft Sysinternals. This program will search for user-mode or kernel-mode rootkits and list any API discrepancies that are found.
A powerful remote desktop utility which is free for personal use.
A Windows client for SSH, Telnet, and similar command-line remote access protocols.
TCPView is a handy little program that allows you to see the network activity on your computer. When run, you will be able to see what remote devices or computers that your individual programs are communicating with as well as what programs are waiting for connections.