**YES!** It is possible to root the **Archos 97b Platinum HD** using the following methods:

[VROOT-root exe file for use on Windows machines][1]

And to replace the superuser-app with an English version:

[English Superuser and busybox etc][2]

Yoy may also first want to check out the following link to make sure USB works properly (also google on how to enable developer-mode and USB-debugging on Android devices in general):

[Enable Archos USB devices][3]

I just rooted my device, so I know for sure that it works.


  [1]: http://www.mgyun.com/en/getvroot
  [2]: http://www.w0lfdroid.com/2013/11/How-to-Remove-Replace-VRoot-Chinese-superuser-with-SuperSU.html
  [3]: http://www.archos.com/us/support/support_tech/updates_adb.html