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186 out of 208 people found this review helpful
5 stars
Version: Trend Micro HijackThis 1.99.1
"The most useful tool in fighting spyware/adware/malware."
Pros: Its free.
Everybody knows and uses it.
Helps in removal of spyware/adware that most Antispyware programs can't completely clean.
Provides logging of everything it scans.
Provides backups of everything you clean.
Scans and fixes things that antispyware programs never even touch or fix.
No installer...it really isn't needed.
Cons: Absolutely not newb friendly. You had better have some computer know-how before using this program. That, or you have a source for submitting the log HijackThis outputs for help.
Needs a more colorful interface.
Could have more built into it to help new users.
For some reason, even without an installer HijackThis inserts itself into the Add/Remove programs list in the Control Panel after first use.
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140 out of 175 people found this review helpful
5 stars
Version: Trend Micro HijackThis 1.99.1
Pros: It does exactly what it says. Easy to use, very fast, and it's free.
Cons: Not for the novice user. I scanned my system and it returned about 15 registry entries, all of which where legit entries. If you do not know what you are deleting, don't delete anything. Always consult Google before removing an unknow program or registry entry.
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91 out of 109 people found this review helpful
5 stars
Version: Trend Micro HijackThis 1.99.1
Pros: A few minor updates..Great for the pesky spyware and adware that manage to avoid being detected and automatically removed by spyware+adware software. This has a whole bunch of other tools, and it is very detailed about what is installed and running. just check what to remove and it's gone. This can be a little overwhealming if you dont know much about what is installed there is a log analyzer that will help out on the situation, hjt.iamnotageek.com
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97 out of 121 people found this review helpful
5 stars
Version: Trend Micro HijackThis 1.99.1
Pros: You have to know what you are doing, with this one. It will list most of your programs as being infected on the first scan. If you know your files,folders, and programs are Ok, put them on the ignore list from future scans,(if you are sure they aren't infected) Like I said, not for a novice. Hijack This scans and removes very fast, and makes a nice addition to your spy remover arsenal. 5 stars and two thumbs up.
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28 out of 31 people found this review helpful
4 stars
Version: Trend Micro HijackThis 2.0.2
Pros: I didn't give it five stars because it's not exactly perfect for everyone but it's good enough for advanced Windows users and for people who understand computers and running processes. I downloaded this product since I'm an ok Windows user trying to find out my problems. I didn't have any spyware, however this program really helps you find out those suspicious and unknown items that are hiding somewhere inside your computer. All you do is check the ones you want to remove and then delete it. Simple, small, easy and hard to use at the same time. On computer tech sites, if you ask for help, people would often ask you to post your Hijack log. I would say this product is favored by many people.
Cons: So like I said, I gave it four stars because it's not exactly perfect but good enough for those who knows computers well. I would recommend this product even if you don't know how to use it, you can always log your contents and ask for help in a computer tech support site.
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