With the free HijackThis one examines the computer for malware and spyware installed there. The freeware draws on a heuristic method and list the result in a text file on.
After starting the program HijackThis provides the main option Do a system scan and save a logfile on. After clicking, the system examines the computer for possibly existing malware. The result of the analysis shows HijackThis in a text file. The Freeware compares the actual state with the desired state of a malware free computer.
Double-clicking on an entry in the results obtained basic information about the corresponding process. See professionals in this collection pretty quickly whether a computer is infected with malware or Spybot. Inexperienced users consult expert forums, or access to free services such as HijackThis Security back.
Conclusion
With HijackThis inexperienced users create a document with the state of the computer. Should lend a hand but only professionals, but in case of accidental deletion of elementary components of the operating system, the computer may strike completely. It is therefore advisable to analyze the PC with HijackThis and then to fall back on the knowledge of computer experts.
Reference
HijackThis is also known by the acronym HJT.
Benefits
find things that do not see the other programs
practical options
Disadvantages
not suitable for beginners
may destroy the operating system if used incorrectly
