More information about XCP.Sony.Rootkit What is rootkit technology? - Rootkits are a technology that can hide any trace of themselves and can hide other software, files, data, etc. that's running on a PC. Therefore, rootkits compromise your PC's security by enabling undetected access to it by intruders. How does it affect my computer? - Rootkit technologies, like the one deployed by Sony on some of its music CDs, can be abused by malicious hackers to hide their own programs on your computer without your knowledge. This makes it seem as if attacks are coming from your PC not theirs. Why would a reputable company, like Sony use a rootkit?- Sony embedded rootkit technology on its music CDs beginning in 2005 to restrict illicit copying of music CDs. The rootkit techniques make Sony's Digital Rights Management (DRM) program virtually undetectable on Windows systems. How do I uninstall it? - Even sophisticated PC professionals have a hard time removing Sony's rootkit manually. Fortunately, CA's eTrust® PestPatrol® detects and removes Sony's rootkit technology upon normal software installation process. Does eTrust PestPatrol remove Sony's entire rootkit? - eTrust PestPatrol detects and removes the harmful elements of Sony's rootkit technology including: • The Rootkit itself (that's the part that hides files) • The installer • The patch installer • The media player