RKill

Free • BleepingComputer • Windows • Secure Download

RKill stops malware processes to avoid antivirus detection; temporarily disables them.

License Free

Op. System Windows

Category Antivirus

Language English

Author BleepingComputer

Size 1.72 MB

Downloads 88

Date May 4, 2020

File type EXE

SHA256 d4ac5b3c525a5fd94019d80ff81b552e73b19b1bd0a554b9609cdd5e1b00955a

One method that malware uses to protect itself is to evade detection by antivirus software and other security tools on the computer. This can be achieved by preventing these programs from running or carrying out scans. RKill is a lightweight tool designed to detect and temporarily disable these processes on a Windows operating system, allowing users to effectively eliminate malware from their PCs. It is important to note that RKill does not actually remove any malware from the system; it simply halts the malicious processes temporarily. Therefore, once the computer is restarted, the malware may become active again if not completely removed. As a result, RKill is best utilized as a supplementary tool to complement the existing antivirus software on the computer. By using RKill in conjunction with your antivirus program, you can increase the effectiveness of malware removal and secure your system against potential threats.