"Please unzip Hijackthis.zip or move the hijackthis.exe file into a new folder you create in the root (first) level of the C: drive. Name this folder HJT for best and safest results. Don't place the Hijackthis.exe file on the Wallpaper, in a temp folder, or in the root level of the C: drive or in the My Documents folder. The use of Hijackthis to fix problems will create many backup files and they need to be stored in a unique Hijackthis folder."
After downloading, and unzipping the hijackthis file into a safe folder you create (preferably a folder named HJT in the first level of the C: drive)...run Hijackthis, click on the 'scan' button and then 'save log' button.
Copy and paste the contents of the text file you save into a reply to this message. A lot of posters make mistakes here in copying and pasting so read the left info sidebar called Copy and Paste at http://www.tomcoyote.com/hjt
Special Notice! Hijackthis is a powerful tool that edits the brains of Windows (the Registry). DO NOT FIX anything in the Hijackthis log screen without assistance from the experts! Most of the line items in the scanned log are normal for Windows operation. Hijackthis should identify the vast majority of your problems and enable us to help you clean them off your system.
Stay in this thread for continuity. Reply to this message.
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Please be aware only the following DellForum members were trained at TomCoyote.com and SpywareInfo.com to help with malware like viruses, worms, adware, scumware, foistware and crudware in general. They are also the only experts specifically trained to analyze and advise on Hijackthis logs: Texruss, Baskar1234, Grinler, ChrisRLG, SpotCheckBilly, pskelley and cghost.
Also...these longtime DellForum regulars have proven to me time and again their advice is excellent for malware questions in general, Windows operations, and many specific items in Hijackthis logs: jimw, ddeerrff, and msgale. Please follow their advice when they respond to your problems. They have a proven track record here.
BTW...clicking on people's usernames at the left will reveal information about them if they chose to have an open profile. My credentials are available for your perusal.
Texruss
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July 18th, 2004 00:00
>I believe I recently aquired a virus and my local store said with the way I discribed it to use the system recovery disk.
We can probably avoid the CD system restore if you're willing. Over 90% of the posters here are able to save their current system.
We need you to download and install an analysis and repair tool called Hijackthis.
Download the hotfix version 1.98 Hijackthis zipped file from here:
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download3155.html
"Please unzip Hijackthis.zip or move the hijackthis.exe file into a new folder you create in the root (first) level of the C: drive. Name this folder HJT for best and safest results. Don't place the Hijackthis.exe file on the Wallpaper, in a temp folder, or in the root level of the C: drive or in the My Documents folder. The use of Hijackthis to fix problems will create many backup files and they need to be stored in a unique Hijackthis folder."
Hijackthis FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) at:
http://russelltexas.com/malware/faqhijackthis.htm
After downloading, and unzipping the hijackthis file into a safe folder you create (preferably a folder named HJT in the first level of the C: drive)...run Hijackthis, click on the 'scan' button and then 'save log' button.
Copy and paste the contents of the text file you save into a reply to this message. A lot of posters make mistakes here in copying and pasting so read the left info sidebar called Copy and Paste at http://www.tomcoyote.com/hjt
Special Notice! Hijackthis is a powerful tool that edits the brains of Windows (the Registry). DO NOT FIX anything in the Hijackthis log screen without assistance from the experts! Most of the line items in the scanned log are normal for Windows operation. Hijackthis should identify the vast majority of your problems and enable us to help you clean them off your system.
Stay in this thread for continuity. Reply to this message.
Texruss
www.russelltexas.com
Spyware Fighter Wilders Forum
Slyware Warrior Tom Coyote Forum
Expert Malware Responder Dell Forum
Please be aware only the following DellForum members were trained at TomCoyote.com and SpywareInfo.com to help with malware like viruses, worms, adware, scumware, foistware and crudware in general. They are also the only experts specifically trained to analyze and advise on Hijackthis logs: Texruss, Baskar1234, Grinler, ChrisRLG, SpotCheckBilly, pskelley and cghost.
Also...these longtime DellForum regulars have proven to me time and again their advice is excellent for malware questions in general, Windows operations, and many specific items in Hijackthis logs: jimw, ddeerrff, and msgale. Please follow their advice when they respond to your problems. They have a proven track record here.
BTW...clicking on people's usernames at the left will reveal information about them if they chose to have an open profile. My credentials are available for your perusal.