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TrendMicro™ HijackThis™ Quick Start Guide


Version 2.0.2

        


  1. If you have not already done so, download and install HijackThis from TrendSecure: http://www.trendsecure.com/portal/en-US/tools/security_tools/hijackthis/download
  2. Once installed, open HijackThis by clicking Start > Program Files > HijackThis and click the button labeled "Do a system scan only".

  3. Once the scan is complete, click the AnalyzeThis button. A web page will open containing helpful information regarding HijackThis.Note: Once the scan is complete, the scan button will read "Save log". You may save the log file to your PC. Once you select where you would like to save the file, it will open in your system's default text editor. Typically this application is Notepad.

How to generate a startup list log file

  1. Open HijackThis by clicking Start > Program Files > HijackThis > HijackThis.
  2. Click the "Open the Misc Tools section" button.

  3. Click the "Generate StartupList log" button and a warning box will appear.

  4. Once you click "Yes" to continue, the log will open in your system's default text editor.

Common log file uses

Once you have generated a log you can analyze the results to identify what settings have been made by malware. The web offers a wealth of resources outside of TrendSecure that can help you interpret your log file results and help you manually clean your system of malware.

A common practice for novice users is to generate a HijackThis log file and submit it one of the many forums devoted to HijackThis on the web. Experts at these forums provide information on which items are causing your problems and how to remove them safely from your computer.

Feedback/Support policy

Trend Micro recognizes that several security communities use HijackThis log files to help users evaluate and eradicate infections. Trend Micro recommends that you show your HijackThis log file and/or AnalyzeThis results to knowledgeable folks. While we welcome your feedback , Trend Micro does not provide technical support for HijackThis and its other freeware utilities.