RUBotted is a free software from Trend Micro that monitors your computer for remote "command and control" commands sent through the Internet to your PC for the purpose of either spying on you or hijacking your computer. The RUBotted software also watches for tell-tale signs of malicious bot-related activity, such as random and spontaneous mass mailing, which is commonly caused by infecting bots.

Navigate to the Trend Micro homepage and click on the "See All Products & Solutions" link at the top of the screen.

Step 1
Scroll down the page to the "HouseCall Free Scan" link under the "Free Tools and Services" heading. Click the link.

Step 2
Click the RUBotted picture icon on the right side of the HouseCall software page to go to the RUBotted software page. Click the "Download" button at the top of the screen to download the program.

Step 3
Run the software to install it on the computer. A software icon appears in the system tray at the bottom of the computer screen.

Step 4
Bring up the RUBotted program. Either click on the software icon in the system tray and select "Bring Up RUBotted Console," or choose "Start," "All Programs" and then "RUBotted." The RUBotted software automatically scans the computer system and reports how many bots, if any, it finds.

Step 5
Watch the software icon in the system tray. If an "X" appears over it, a malicious bot is infecting the system and must be removed. Visit the free HouseCall software on the Trend Micro website to remove any bots found by RUBotted, or use your own virus protection software to scan and disinfect the computer system.

RUBotted monitors your computer for suspicious behavior associated with Bots, a form of malicious program that can secretly take control of your computer for criminal purposes. Upon discovering a potential infection, RUBotted immediately prompts you to scan and clean your computer.

Operating System Requirements:
* Windows 2000 Professional (with the latest Service Pack installed)
* Windows XP Professional or Home Edition (with the latest Service Pack installed)
* Windows 2003 Server (with the latest Service Pack installed)
* Windows Vista (32-bit version only, with the latest Service Pack installed)

Malicious program called Bots can secretly take control of computers and make them participate in networks called "Botnets." These networks can harness massive computing power and Internet bandwidth to relay spam, attack web servers, infect more computers, and perform other illicit activities.

Security professionals believe that millions of computers have already joined Botnets without the knowledge of their owners. By using remotely-controlled computers, the criminals in charge of the Botnets try to remain anonymous and elude authorities seeking to prosecute them.

RUBotted monitors your computer for suspicious activities and regularly checks with an online service to identify behavior associated with Bots. Upon discovering a potential infection, RUBotted prompts you to scan and clean your computer.

The license of this software is Freeware, you can free download and free use this trojan remover software.