How to Finds Malware, Adware And Other
Security Threats in your
computer and remove the threats
HiJackThis
Fork is a free utility for Microsoft Windows that scans your computer for
settings changed by adware, spyware, malware and other unwanted programs.
HiJackThis
Fork primarily detects hijacking methods rather than comparing
items against a pre-built database. This allows it to detect new or previously
unknown malware – but it also makes no distinction between
safe and unsafe items. Users are expected to research all scanned items, and
only remove items from their PC when absolutely appropriate.
Therefore,
FALSE POSITIVES ARE LIKELY. If you are ever unsure, you should consult with a
knowledgeable expert BEFORE deleting anything.
Features
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Lists non-default
settings in the registry, hard drive and memory related to autostart
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Generates organized,
easily readable reports
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Does not use a
database of specific malware, adware, etc
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Detects
potential methods used by hijackers
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Can be configured to
automatically scan at system boot up
Advantages
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Short logs
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Fast scans
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No need to manually
create fixing scripts
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No need for Internet access
or recurring database updates
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Already familiar to
many people
·
Portable
New in version 3
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Detects several new
hijacking methods
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Fully supports new
Windows versions
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New and updated
supplementary tools
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Improved interface,
security and backups
HiJackThis
also comes with several useful tools for manually removing malware from a
computer:
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StartupList 2 (new)
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Process Manager
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Uninstall manager
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Hosts file manager
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Alternative Data Spy
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Delete file / service
staff
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Digital Signature
Checker (new)
·
Registry key
unlocker (new)
·
Check Browsers’ LNK
& ClearLNK (as downloadable component) (new)
Log analysis
IMPORTANT:
HiJackThis Fork does not make value-based calls on what is considered good or
bad. You must exercise caution when using this tool. Avoid making changes to
your computer settings without thoroughly studying the consequences of each
change.
If
you are not already an expert, we recommend submitting your case to an online
help forum. Here are some suggestions:
·
English: Our GitHub 14 ; GeeksToGo 3 ; BleepingComputer 4
·
Russian: SafeZone ; CyberForum ; OSZone ; SoftBoard ; THG ; VirusInfo ; KasperskyClub ; Dr.Web
Note: currently, only Russian-speaking
anti-malware supporting team (e.g., VIRUSNET
association) can provide direct analysis of HiJackThis logs in our github ‘Issues’ section 14. Please
feel free to ask help there.
Technical support
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Actual short User’s manual 2 (in English)
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Actual complete User’s manual (in Russian)
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Recent
updates by the author (in Russian)
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Additional
instructions on Wiki-pages
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Discussion and news
are in this topic (in Russian) or on GeeksToGo (in English; access restricted to
experts only) or on our GitHub
page (for everybody).
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You can also freely
ask questions, report bugs, or propose improvements by creating
an issue on GitHub
System Requirements
Operating
System
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Microsoft™ Windows™ 10
/ 8.1 / 8 / 7 / Vista / XP / 2000 (32/64-bit desktop and server)
Copyrights
·
Polshyn
Stanislav { @dragokas }
– author of fork (major v3 and all post-v2.0.6 updates), refactoring,
additions, tools integration
·
Merijn
Bellekom { @mrbellek }
– original author, author of the new StartupList
v2 and ADS Spy
·
Trend
Micro { @trendmicro }
– owner of the original version (2.0.5)
Thanks to:
·
regist (VIRUSNET) { @regist } – for the valuable tips and ideas,
user’s manual, database updates, closed and beta-testing
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Sandor (VIRUSNET) { @Sandor-Helper }
– for the beta-testing, PC treatment on GitHub and forums of association
·
akok (VIRUSNET) { @akokSZ }
– for product promotion, providing a platform for tests and discussion, help
with resolving conflicts with antiviruses
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SafeZone.cc
team (general VIRUSNET community) – for promotion and support, feedback
and bug reports, PC treatment on forums of association
·
Fernando
Mercês { @merces }
(Trend Micro) – coordinator of original HJT, for the tips, suggestions and
promotion
·
Loucif
Kharouni { @loucifkharouni }
(Trend Micro) – coordinator of original HJT, for the tips & suggestions
HiJackThis Fork by Alex Dragokas is a continuation of Trend Micro HiJackThis development, based on v.2.0.6 1 and 100% rewritten at the moment. It was initially supported by Trend Micro, but they have since refused support and closed the GitHub repository. HiJackThis Fork is distributed under the GPLv2 license. It also includes several tools and plugins available as freeware.
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