HijackThis should be your last resort. If after using spyware removers such as Spybot S&D, Ad-Aware, or Spyware Blaster, and still have no solutions to infections on your computer, then you may follow this tutorial and attempt to work with HijackThis. Using HijackThis unauthorized can cause HARMFUL changes to your computer. NEVER EVER DELETE ANYTHING WITHOUT HAVING FURTHER CONSENT FROM HMOS.

Reading HijackThis logs is done by staff only, which include Administrators, Moderators, and the HJT Team. Anyone else giving advice on HijackThis logs should not be trusted and their posts will be removed. If a poster seems to not adhere to this rule, they will be suspended.

All Logs get posted here (permalink): http://www.helpmyos.com/malware-threat-removal-f6/

Disclaimer: HMOS does not own or take ownership of HijackThis. HijackThis specifically belongs to TrendMicro. HMOS is not responsible for any damages of the misuse, on your part, of HijackThis.

Introduction

HijackThis is currently developed by TrendMicro. This program was originally generated by Merijn Bellekom, who sold it to TrendMicro. The latest version is always available by using the download links below this introduction. This particular, powerful removal tool displays a list of certain settings on your computer. Its examining goes as far as the registry to as little as the hard drive. It checks every location where just some malware may reside.

Before download

Make sure, that if you have scanned for malware or spyware with a scanner, such as MalwareBytes' Anti-Malware or Superantispyware, you will need to reboot your computer before downloading.

DOWNLOAD LINKS Safety Checked and Verified by HMOS

HJT Installer from TrendSecure.com
HijackThis ZIP from TrendSecure.com
HijackThis executable from TrendSecure.com


PROCESS

1. Open the folder containing HijackThis and launch it or start the program from the Start Menu.
   
2. The first screen will appear: Click "Do a system scan and save a logfile
   
   
3. The results of the HijackThis scan will be displayed as hijackthis.log in Notepad. Save
   hijackthis.log. By default it will be saved to C:\HijackThis, or you
   can chose “Save As…”, and save to another location.
   
4. If you’re receiving help online here at HMOS, hijackthis.log contains the info
   that’s required to receive analysis and assistance. It’s usually posted
   with your first topic on a forum, along with a description of your
   problem(s). Highlight the entire contents. Copy and paste the contents
   into your post. DO NOT fix anything. Wait for help
   
   

I have been having problems with my pc, hijack was my last resort. Where do I go from here? Help

Navigate to Malware/threat Removal, read the Posting instructions - and start a new topic, with those logs, in Malware/threat removal requesting help.