05-23-2018 , 02:46 PM
HiJackThis Fork is a free utility for Microsoft Windows that generates a report of non-standard parameters of registry and file system for selectively removal of items related to the activities of malware, adware and security risks.
HJT primarily rely on hijacking methods rather than a database, that's why it makes no separation between safe and unsafe items, giving you the ability to selectively remove items from your machine.
Quote:Features
Lists the contents of key areas of the registry and hard drive
Generate reports and presents them in an organized fashion
Does not target specific programs and URLs
Detects only the methods used by hijackers
Can be set for automatically scan at system boot up
Advantages
Short log
Fast scan
No need to script for fixing
No need internet or constant database updates
Well-familiar to many people
Portable
New on version 3
Detecting several new hijacking methods
Full support of new OS
New and updated supplement tools
Improved interface
More securely
Also HiJackThis comes with several tools useful in manually removing malware from a computer:
StartupList 2 (*new*)
Process Manager
Uninstall manager
Hosts file manager
Alternative Data Spy
Delete file / service staff
Digital Signature Checker (*new*)
Registry key unlocker (*new*)
Check Browsers' LNK & ClearLNK (as downloadable component) (*new*)
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