RogueKiller

15.16.1.0 Malware hunter for Windows

Tina de Pierre

Tool that scans your PC for hidden malware and removes it effectively to protect your system from potential threats.

Freeware process scanning software download, reviewed by Tina de Pierre
Scans processes, the registry, MBR, services, the Windows task scheduler - Screenshot of RogueKiller
Simple setup and attractive interface - Screenshot of RogueKiller
Scan critical OS areas for malware agents - Screenshot of RogueKiller
Remove a wide range of PUP, toolbars and malware - Screenshot of RogueKiller
Eliminate rogueware from your PC for free - Screenshot of RogueKiller
Eliminate rogue processes - Screenshot of RogueKiller
Undo the damage caused by fake antivirus tools - Screenshot of RogueKiller
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Removes a number of spyware/malware-created elements from the PC.

RogueKiller is a tiny application that comes in handy when you've downloaded some crap from the web. To be precise, rogue processes which profess to be registry cleaners, antivirus applications or even malware cleaners.

On first launch of RogueKiller, it will scan your system for known threats which may be hidden on your system and alerts you of anything suspicious.

When RogueKiller has finished scanning your system for rogue software, it will delete the files. Once completed, a text log file will be produced which displays what it found and the actions it took (if any).

Some other useful actions that RogueKiller can sometimes help out with is reversing any damages or changes a fake antivirus or registry cleaner has caused.

Overall, RogueKiller is a rather easy-to-use and very useful if you have installed anything rogue on your system. Highly recommended if you've been plagued by download wrappers on many software directories.

Features of RogueKiller

  • ADS Scanning: Detects and removes Alternate Data Streams (ADS) from the system.
  • Anti-Exploit Protection: Shields against malicious programs exploiting security vulnerabilities.
  • Browser Scanning: Scans web browsers for malicious extensions and plugins.
  • Cleaner: Removes junk files and cleans up system clutter.
  • Custom Scanning: Allows the user to create custom scans and scan specific files or processes.
  • File Scanning: Scans files and processes for malicious code and deletes them.
  • Heuristic Analysis: Uses advanced heuristics to detect malicious processes and files.
  • Hosts File Scanning: Scans the Windows hosts file for malicious entries.
  • Malicious Website Blocking: Blocks access to malicious websites and domains.
  • Malware Detection: RogueKiller quickly scans for malicious processes and terminates them.
  • Memory Scanner: Scans system memory for malicious processes and terminates them.
  • Process Scanning: Scans and terminates malicious processes.
  • Registry Cleaner: Removes malicious entries from the Windows registry.
  • Rootkit Detection: Detects and removes rootkits from the system.
  • Startup Manager: Lets you view and manage which programs start up with your computer.

Compatibility and License

RogueKiller is a restricted version of commercial software, often called freemium which requires you to pay a license fee to unlock additional features which are not accessible with the free version. Download and installation of this software is free, however other similar programs are available from antivirus which may have what you need. 15.16.1.0 is the latest version last time we checked.

What version of Windows can RogueKiller run on?

RogueKiller can be used on a computer running Windows 11 or Windows 10. Previous versions of the OS shouldn't be a problem with Windows 8 and Windows 7 having been tested. It comes in both 32-bit and 64-bit downloads.

Filed under:
  1. RogueKiller Download
  2. Free Antivirus
  3. Process Scanning Software
  4. 64-bit downloads
RogueKiller has been picked by our editors as OK software.
RogueKiller has been tested for viruses and malware.
We have tested RogueKiller 15.16.1.0 against malware with several different programs. We certify that this program is clean of viruses, malware and trojans.