The internet's biggest crybaby

[CAP1]

Here's more information:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2005_Sony_BMG_CD_copy_protection_scandal

It contains detailed information about the rootkit and a link for removal.

HAve any of you used this? and how does one check for this rootkit before doing anything?

 the sonybmg site linked in there wants to d/l an exe file as the uninstaller?

[Denholm]

Well, of course it's an .exe. Just scan it once you downloaded it.

If you want you can always try AVG Anti-Rootkit Free.
http://www.softpedia.com/get/Antivirus/AVG-Anti-Rootkit.shtml