Looking for HijackThis

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Ben Stevenson

I have been told that this spyware hunter is good to have. Where can I find
it?
TIA
 
Thanks for your quick response. I am told that the results have to be sent
somewhere for the experts to evaluate and tell me what can be safely
deleted. Is this true? And that I should not try to delete on my own unless
very sure about the entry. If, yes, pls advise and give me the link where I
should be going to.
TIA
 
Hi Ben - Download HijackThis, free, here:
http://209.133.47.200/~merijn/files/HijackThis.exe (Always download a new
fresh copy of HijackThis [and CWShredder also] - It's UPDATED frequently.)
You may also get it here if that link is blocked:
http://www.majorgeeks.com/downloadget.php?id=3155&file=3&evp=3304750663b552982a8baee6434cfc13

There's a good "How-to-Use" tutorial here:
http://computercops.biz/HijackThis.html

In Windows Explorer, click on Tools|Folder Options|View and check "Show
hidden files and folders" and uncheck "Hide protected operating system
files". (You may want to restore these when you're all finished with
HijackThis.)

Place HijackThis.exe or unzip HijackThis.zip into its own dedicated folder
at the root level such as C:\HijackThis (NOT in a Temp folder or on your
Desktop), reboot to Safe mode, start HT then press Scan. Click on SaveLog
when it's finished which will create hijackthis.log. Now click the Config
button, then Misc Tools and click on Generate StartupList.log which will
create Startuplist.txt


Then go to one of the following forums:

Spyware and Hijackware Removal Support, here:
http://forums.spywareinfo.com/

or Net-Integration here:
http://www.net-integration.net/cgi-...86d536d57b5f65b6e40c55365e;act=ST;f=27;t=6949

or Tom Coyote here: http://forums.tomcoyote.org/index.php?act=idx
or Jim Eshelman's site here: http://forum.aumha.org/
or Bleepingcomputer here: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/
or Computer Cops here: http://www.computercops.biz/forums.html


Register if necessary, then sign in and READ THE DIRECTIONS at the beginning
of the particular site's HiJackThis forum, then copy and paste both files
into a message asking for assistance, Someone will answer with detailed
instructions for the removal of your parasite(s). Be sure you include at
the beginning of your post a description of "What specific
problem(s)/symptoms you're trying to solve" and "What steps you've already
taken."



Once you get this cleaned up, you might want to consider installing Eric
Howes' IE-SpyAds, SpywareBlaster and SpywareGuard here to help prevent this
kind of thing from happening in the future:

IESpyads - https://netfiles.uiuc.edu/ehowes/www/resource.htm "IE-SPYAD adds
a long list of sites and domains associated with known advertisers,
marketers, and crapware pushers to the Restricted sites zone of Internet
Explorer. Once you merge this list of sites and domains into the Registry,
the web sites for these companies will not be able to use cookies, ActiveX
controls, Java applets, or scripting to compromise your privacy or your PC
while you surf the Net. Nor will they be able to use your browser to push
unwanted pop-ups, cookies, or auto-installing programs on your PC." Read
carefully.

http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html (Prevents malware Active
X installs) (BTW, SpyWareBlaster is not memory resident ... no CPU or memory
load - but keep it UPDATED) The latest version as of this writing will
prevent installation or prevent the malware from running if it is already
installed, and it provides information and fixit-links for a variety of
parasites.

http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareguard.html (Monitors for attempts to
install malware) Keep it UPDATED. All three Very Highly Recommended

Next, install and keep updated a good HOSTS file. It can help you avoid
most adware/malware. See here: http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm
(Be sure it's named/renamed HOSTS - all caps, no extension) Additional
tutorials here:
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/index.php?s=14f3f9225081133297a8acdd11137c5b&showtutorial=51
(detailed) and here: http://www.spywarewarrior.com/viewtopic.php?t=410
(overview)


Finally, be sure that you have a good hardware or software firewall and an
AntiVirus installed, and bring your OS up-to-date with ALL Critical updates
from Windows Update.


--
Please respond in the same thread.
Regards, Jim Byrd, MS-MVP



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Thanks for your response.
Have downloaded HijackThis and gone to the forums. Working with them to
resolve my problems. Will get back to you soon.
Thanks

Jim Byrd said:
Hi Ben - Download HijackThis, free, here:
http://209.133.47.200/~merijn/files/HijackThis.exe (Always download a new
fresh copy of HijackThis [and CWShredder also] - It's UPDATED frequently.)
You may also get it here if that link is blocked:
http://www.majorgeeks.com/downloadget.php?id=3155&file=3&evp=3304750663b552982a8baee6434cfc13

There's a good "How-to-Use" tutorial here:
http://computercops.biz/HijackThis.html

In Windows Explorer, click on Tools|Folder Options|View and check "Show
hidden files and folders" and uncheck "Hide protected operating system
files". (You may want to restore these when you're all finished with
HijackThis.)

Place HijackThis.exe or unzip HijackThis.zip into its own dedicated folder
at the root level such as C:\HijackThis (NOT in a Temp folder or on your
Desktop), reboot to Safe mode, start HT then press Scan. Click on SaveLog
when it's finished which will create hijackthis.log. Now click the Config
button, then Misc Tools and click on Generate StartupList.log which will
create Startuplist.txt


Then go to one of the following forums:

Spyware and Hijackware Removal Support, here:
http://forums.spywareinfo.com/

or Net-Integration here:
http://www.net-integration.net/cgi-...86d536d57b5f65b6e40c55365e;act=ST;f=27;t=6949

or Tom Coyote here: http://forums.tomcoyote.org/index.php?act=idx
or Jim Eshelman's site here: http://forum.aumha.org/
or Bleepingcomputer here: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/
or Computer Cops here: http://www.computercops.biz/forums.html


Register if necessary, then sign in and READ THE DIRECTIONS at the beginning
of the particular site's HiJackThis forum, then copy and paste both files
into a message asking for assistance, Someone will answer with detailed
instructions for the removal of your parasite(s). Be sure you include at
the beginning of your post a description of "What specific
problem(s)/symptoms you're trying to solve" and "What steps you've already
taken."



Once you get this cleaned up, you might want to consider installing Eric
Howes' IE-SpyAds, SpywareBlaster and SpywareGuard here to help prevent this
kind of thing from happening in the future:

IESpyads - https://netfiles.uiuc.edu/ehowes/www/resource.htm "IE-SPYAD adds
a long list of sites and domains associated with known advertisers,
marketers, and crapware pushers to the Restricted sites zone of Internet
Explorer. Once you merge this list of sites and domains into the Registry,
the web sites for these companies will not be able to use cookies, ActiveX
controls, Java applets, or scripting to compromise your privacy or your PC
while you surf the Net. Nor will they be able to use your browser to push
unwanted pop-ups, cookies, or auto-installing programs on your PC." Read
carefully.

http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html (Prevents malware Active
X installs) (BTW, SpyWareBlaster is not memory resident ... no CPU or memory
load - but keep it UPDATED) The latest version as of this writing will
prevent installation or prevent the malware from running if it is already
installed, and it provides information and fixit-links for a variety of
parasites.

http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareguard.html (Monitors for attempts to
install malware) Keep it UPDATED. All three Very Highly Recommended

Next, install and keep updated a good HOSTS file. It can help you avoid
most adware/malware. See here: http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm
(Be sure it's named/renamed HOSTS - all caps, no extension) Additional
tutorials here:
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/index.php?s=14f3f9225081133297a8acdd11137c5b&showtutorial=51
(detailed) and here: http://www.spywarewarrior.com/viewtopic.php?t=410
(overview)


Finally, be sure that you have a good hardware or software firewall and an
AntiVirus installed, and bring your OS up-to-date with ALL Critical updates
from Windows Update.


--
Please respond in the same thread.
Regards, Jim Byrd, MS-MVP



In
Ben Stevenson said:
Thanks for your quick response. I am told that the results have to be
sent somewhere for the experts to evaluate and tell me what can be
safely deleted. Is this true? And that I should not try to delete on
my own unless very sure about the entry. If, yes, pls advise and give
me the link where I should be going to.
TIA
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YW, Ben - Glad you're on the way to getting it straightened out.

--
Please respond in the same thread.
Regards, Jim Byrd, MS-MVP



In
Ben Stevenson said:
Thanks for your response.
Have downloaded HijackThis and gone to the forums. Working with them
to resolve my problems. Will get back to you soon.
Thanks

Jim Byrd said:
Hi Ben - Download HijackThis, free, here:
http://209.133.47.200/~merijn/files/HijackThis.exe (Always download
a new fresh copy of HijackThis [and CWShredder also] - It's UPDATED
frequently.) You may also get it here if that link is blocked:
Click to expand...
http://www.majorgeeks.com/downloadget.php?id=3155&file=3&evp=3304750663b552982a8baee6434cfc13
There's a good "How-to-Use" tutorial here:
http://computercops.biz/HijackThis.html

In Windows Explorer, click on Tools|Folder Options|View and check
"Show hidden files and folders" and uncheck "Hide protected
operating system files". (You may want to restore these when you're
all finished with HijackThis.)

Place HijackThis.exe or unzip HijackThis.zip into its own dedicated
folder at the root level such as C:\HijackThis (NOT in a Temp folder
or on your Desktop), reboot to Safe mode, start HT then press Scan.
Click on SaveLog when it's finished which will create
hijackthis.log. Now click the Config button, then Misc Tools and
click on Generate StartupList.log which will create Startuplist.txt


Then go to one of the following forums:

Spyware and Hijackware Removal Support, here:
http://forums.spywareinfo.com/

or Net-Integration here:
Click to expand...
http://www.net-integration.net/cgi-...86d536d57b5f65b6e40c55365e;act=ST;f=27;t=6949
or Tom Coyote here: http://forums.tomcoyote.org/index.php?act=idx
or Jim Eshelman's site here: http://forum.aumha.org/
or Bleepingcomputer here: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/
or Computer Cops here: http://www.computercops.biz/forums.html


Register if necessary, then sign in and READ THE DIRECTIONS at the
beginning of the particular site's HiJackThis forum, then copy and
paste both files into a message asking for assistance, Someone will
answer with detailed instructions for the removal of your
parasite(s). Be sure you include at the beginning of your post a
description of "What specific problem(s)/symptoms you're trying to
solve" and "What steps you've already taken."



Once you get this cleaned up, you might want to consider installing
Eric Howes' IE-SpyAds, SpywareBlaster and SpywareGuard here to help
prevent this kind of thing from happening in the future:

IESpyads - https://netfiles.uiuc.edu/ehowes/www/resource.htm
"IE-SPYAD adds a long list of sites and domains associated with
known advertisers, marketers, and crapware pushers to the Restricted
sites zone of Internet Explorer. Once you merge this list of sites
and domains into the Registry, the web sites for these companies
will not be able to use cookies, ActiveX controls, Java applets, or
scripting to compromise your privacy or your PC while you surf the
Net. Nor will they be able to use your browser to push unwanted
pop-ups, cookies, or auto-installing programs on your PC." Read
carefully.

http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html (Prevents
malware Active X installs) (BTW, SpyWareBlaster is not memory
resident ... no CPU or memory load - but keep it UPDATED) The latest
version as of this writing will prevent installation or prevent the
malware from running if it is already installed, and it provides
information and fixit-links for a variety of parasites.

http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareguard.html (Monitors for
attempts to install malware) Keep it UPDATED. All three Very Highly
Recommended

Next, install and keep updated a good HOSTS file. It can help you
avoid most adware/malware. See here:
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm (Be sure it's
named/renamed HOSTS - all caps, no extension) Additional tutorials
here:
Click to expand...
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/index.php?s=14f3f9225081133297a8acdd11137c5b&showtutorial=51
(detailed) and here:
http://www.spywarewarrior.com/viewtopic.php?t=410 (overview)


Finally, be sure that you have a good hardware or software firewall
and an AntiVirus installed, and bring your OS up-to-date with ALL
Critical updates from Windows Update.


--
Please respond in the same thread.
Regards, Jim Byrd, MS-MVP



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