This is an advanced tool developed by Merijn Bellekom. It is available free in the anti-spyware community. Hijackthis.exe has numerous uses in a computer system. Some of them include loading of different programs, running of processes, browser helper, plugins as well as active X objects. The program is also used to monitor the system’s memory as well as location of keys within the registry in addition to the hard drive. According to its set up, one can manipulate it to favor specific needs and settings. For example, one can set it to ignore highlighted items. One can also create back up of original lay downs.
The program contains various tools such as process manager, file editors and uninstall manager as well as ADS scanners. The program also has utilities tools that enhance deletion of files. It also has NT services for rebooting. Hijackthis.exe program aims at browser hijacking activities. It never targets Trojans or viruses and worms. While using this program, one should be careful because entries displayed after running the scan are vital and necessary for smooth operation of the operating system. Users of this program need a certain level of proficiency to understand most of entries displayed after running the scan. One needs to spot spyware programs using registry keys as well as DLL files and folders.
For a user to use this program, he/she needs ample training to interpret hijacking and its logs. Another model of this program includes the trend micro, which is a free entity program that makes no partition between valid and unsafe settings. After running the scan, the program allows one to identify faulty or malicious programs. While using hijackthis.exe program, one needs to continually update the program to enable it to eliminate new hijacks. While using this program, one discovers numerous false positives. The latest version is 2.0.2 available after downloading from necessary website.
There are errors associated with this program and one should not remove the program from the PC unless the program causes errors. Since the program monitors one’s browser configurations as well as plugins, one should retain the program within the computer. To monitor any errors associated with the program, one should run the registry scan. Apart from running the registry scan, one should run performance scan to optimize memory, the central processing unit as well as Internet settings. Running a driver scan lists all missing and faulty drivers thus eliminating, hijackthis.exe-associated errors.
