KIS 20.0.14.1085 keeps running rootkit scan every few hours

[amazer.abcd]

KIS keeps running rootkit scan every few hours automatically even after disabling ‘Search for software that is intended to conceal traces of malicious program in the system (rootkits)’ checkbox. Can someone please tell me what is going on and how do I stop it?

[Berny]

@amazer.abcd Welcome. Please uninstall / reinstall KIS ?

[Flood and Flood's wife]

Hello @amazer.abcd, 

Also

{A} How is Postpone computer scan tasks when the CPU and disk systems are at high load set?

{B} Export KIS Settings.

{C} Restore KIS Settings. 

{D} Shutdown computer using Shutdown, not Restart, power on, login, start KIS. 

{E} Replicate the issue, does “ rootkit scan running automatically every few hours” persist? 

1. Open KIS, select More tools, select Reports, select Detailed reports, select Scan, 7days, select Export, save as a .txt file, attach📎 to your reply?

• Also read pinned reply, posted by @richbuff, in topic Rootkit scan, is it needed?

Please post back?

Thank you🙏

Flood🐳

Resources:

Quick Scan 

What is a rootkit and how to remove it?

 

[amazer.abcd]

Hello @FLOOD,

Thank you for your prompt and detailed reply. Below are some insights:

(A) Postpone computer scan tasks when the CPU and disk systems are at high load is checked

(B) Tried Exporting, and restoring settings, did not work. 

(C) Even after shutdown, the problem persists.

(D) I have re-installed KIS so don’t have the Detailed reports of 7 days. Will update with an attachment in a day or two.

P.S. First rootkit scan has already begun after the re-install

Thanks

[amazer.abcd]

Hello @Berny,

Have re-installed KIS, and the first rootkit scan is already being performed. Will have to wait and see if it keeps doing so every few hours like earlier. Will update soon.

Thanks

[bapoksik]

I had the same issue. I use KTS but these settings are the same. It got resolved after disabling Perform Idle Scan (and Search for software that is intended to conceal traces of a malicious program in the system).

[amazer.abcd]

Hello @FLOOD @Berny ,

The re-install seems to have worked to some extent. Now there is a root-kit scan performed only once everyday i.e. when I start up my computer in the morning, which is bearable.

Thanks for your advice.