Hijack This - Spyware Reporting

Trend Micro HijackThis is a free tool creates an in depth report of registry and file settings from your computer. HijackThis does not have the ability to distinguish between safe and unsafe settings in its scan results giving you the option to personally remove files or programs from your system.

In addition to the scan and remove capability, HijackThis is equipped with additional tools that enables you to manually remove malware from your computer.

To scan your computer, start HijackThis and run a scan. See the Quick Start Guide for help in running a scan. HijackThis will display a list of areas on your computer that might have been modified by unwanted programs. Make sure not to change any settings if you are unsure of what to do. There are many popular support forums on the web that provide free technical assistance by using HijackThis log files to diagnose an infected computer. A novice user can use the log file generated on their PC and post it to a forum where malware experts can provide tips and advices on how to clean your PC.

To remove unwanted files using HijackThis you’ll need to use the Fix Check Button. Once the scan is done a list is presented to you. Just select the item(s) to be removed and click Fix Checked You will be prompted to confirm your selection choose Yes or No. Just in case you made a mistake of removing a file you’re not supposed to remove you can restore them by opening HijackThis and clicking the “Open the Misc Tools section” button. Click on the “Backups” button at the top of the interface.A list of settings that you have removed with HijackThis will be displayed. Jus select the setting that you would like to restore and click the “Restore” button.

Having HijackThis on your PC is a great way to add a defense against unwanted files but make sure to always consult experts before making any changes on your system.

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