From 9c160d04264c897eed2a667d18029d5b7ecf911b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Styris Date: Sun, 12 Feb 2023 19:58:41 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Update 'README.md' --- README.md | 14 ++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 14 insertions(+) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index fb39ad1..97a0109 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -10,6 +10,20 @@ You can download the tool by going to the [latest release](https://git.ameliorat Once downloaded, simply run `ameck.exe`. +## Summary + +While AME installations are generally very resilient, certain user actions can trigger Windows to perform the self-healing process, causing previously removed programs like Microsoft Edge or Windows Update to appear, such as: + +- running `/sfc` commands + +- installing certain pirated software + +- installing software that have significant privileges over a system, such as Microsoft Edge or antiviruses + +To find out more about potential causes for self-healing, take a look at the [AME Self-Healing Report](https://wiki.ameliorated.info/lib/exe/fetch.php?media=ame-heal_2_.pdf). + +In the event that you suspect an AME installation has been compromised, this tool can be used for checking the integrity of an AME installation. + ## Compilation Requirements: