In the forum I keep seeing how people have "hijack scan files "...What is this for and How do I do this to help to see if my computer is having any probelms???
After obtaining the log, be sure you post it in a NEW thread. If you are having any particular problems, be sure to mention them. If you just want the log checked to be sure you are clean, also mention that.
Only a couple volunteer experts here and they are quite busy - while they may end up checking your log within hours, it may also take a couple of days to get around to it.
Please unzip Hijackthis.zip 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 unzip it into a temp folder or run the file from a temp folder, or the Windows Desktop, etc...as it needs a safe folder to keep backup logs). Also when people post here and place it on the Desktop the log usually shows their full name since their Windows user profile is commonly named with their full name. We try not to disturb your privacy. *;-)
See my entire Hijackthis FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) at:
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 reread 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.
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HTH (Hope that Helps)
Texruss www.russelltexas.com Spyware Fighter Wilders Forum Slyware Warrior Tom Coyote Forum Expert Malware Responder Dell Forum
I did like you said .....to download Hijack from that guys website........I also did a scan . I am now wanting to post my results but can't figure out how to cut n paste it to the forum......any ideas?
Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 5:12:43 PM, on 4/26/2006
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)
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After obtaining the log, be sure you post it in a NEW thread. If you are having any particular problems, be sure to mention them. If you just want the log checked to be sure you are clean, also mention that.
Only a couple volunteer experts here and they are quite busy - while they may end up checking your log within hours, it may also take a couple of days to get around to it.