Lynis Alternatives for Windows

Lynis is not available for Windows but there are some alternatives that runs on Windows with similar functionality. The best Windows alternative is TDSSKiller, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to Lynis and six of them are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to Lynis are GMER, Pareto Security, UpGuard and SecPod Saner.

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  1. TDSSKiller icon

    TDSSKiller

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    Kaspersky Lab has developed the TDSSKiller utility that allows removing rootkits.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    TDSSKiller scanning for rootkit
     
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    GMER

     12 likes

    GMER is an application that detects and removes rootkits .

    It scans for:

    • hidden processes
    • hidden threads
    • hidden modules
    • hidden services
    • hidden files
    • hidden Alternate Data Streams
    • hidden registry keys
    • drivers hooking SSDT
    • drivers hooking IDT
    • drivers hooking IR.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    GMER screenshot 1
     
  4. Pareto Security icon

    Pareto Security

     4 likes

    Pareto Cloud secures personal devices, contractor laptops, remote teams, and any endpoint your traditional tools can't reach — with a lightweight, read-only app that respects user privacy. Stay compliant without taking control.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Nix Package Manager
    Pareto Security screenshot 1
     
  5. UpGuard icon

    UpGuard

     1 like

    Visibility into the state of your IT infrastructure, enabling you to understand your risk potential, prevent breaches, and speed up software delivery.

    12 UpGuard alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
     
  6. SecPod Saner icon

    SecPod Saner

     1 like

    SecPod Saner is a light-weight, easy to use, enterprise-grade security solution for proactively assessing and securing your personal computer. It identifies security loopholes and misconfigurations, and remediates to ensure systems are secure.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Saner Endpoint security
     
  7. R

    RootkitRevealer

     1 like

    RootkitRevealer is an advanced rootkit detection utility. It runs on Windows NT 4 and higher and its output lists Registry and file system API discrepancies that may indicate the presence of a user-mode or kernel-mode rootkit.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    Screenshot of RootkitRevealer detecting the presence of the popular HackerDefender rootkit.
     
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