HijackThis
HijackThis is a malware detection and removal tool that's ideal for users who demand more granular control over every aspect of their computer's performance.
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Overall Opinion: There's a seemingly endless stream of security software that's designed to isolate and eliminate the threat of malware from your computer, and the general trend in the community is to emphasize user friendliness first and foremost. That's a sensible decision. Malware is a potential threat to anyone who owns a computer, and most people don't have the in-depth knowledge of how malware works they need to really understand the ins and outs of computer security. Most users want an antivirus scanner that just runs beneath the surface and keeps their hardware safe. HijackThis bucks from the common trends, emphasizing a specialized piece of malware software that gives the user far more control over how and when they eliminate threats to their machine. It requires more of a hands on approach to oversight and more vigilance, but if you're looking for greater control, it's hard to beat. HijackThis is exceedingly comprehensive. Most antivirus software carefully evaluates what's on your system and compares it to a regularly updated list of active malware to quarantine and remove malicious software or scripts. HijackThis instead does a full sweep of your chosen folders and provides you with anything in your system that's vulnerable or suspect. The result is a view of your computer that's far more comprehensive but also requires an extensive and thorough examination of why these files possess vulnerabilities. A majority of the files and folders identified by HijackThis are likely to be harmless or even necessary for your computer's operations, and simply deleting everything HijackThis identifies could cripple your system irreparably. As such, you'll have to do a lot of the heavy lifting when you use HijackThis. Clickig the "Fix This" button with no understanding of what the script does can be a recipe for disaster. As such, the software is best for power users who already have an intimate understanding of the registry. At the very least, you'll have to express a willingness to do a little research, plug the names of identified files into your browser, and take the time to figure out exactly what each flagged process denotes. If you're looking to get more use out of HijackThis without having to pore extensively over research, it can be paired with a number of other pieces of software that will provide you with a deeper analysis of what the processes identified do. It's hard to argue that HijackThis isn't one of the most thorough malware tools around. The scale of what you can accomplish with the software is impressive, and it can be an incredibly valuable tool for IT professionals and individuals who are eager to learn more about how their operating system functions. But don't expect an easy tool that will clean out your system on its own. Instead, expect a piece of software that really shines when you're willing to invest your own time and energy into making the most of it.
Pros: One of the most comprehensive malware identification tools around Partners well with log analysis tools like ExeLib Open source and completely free to use
Cons: Software no longer in active development Requires extensive effort on the part of the user
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