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HiJackThis - rid yourself of spyware, adware, and other nasties

HiJackThis is a must have system scanner and repair tool. If you have PC problems that you suspect are malware related and your other scanners can't find or fix them, then HiJackThis is your best hope. The analysis of the HiJackThis scan results are best left to experts who can tell you what items need fixed. You can search for help with HiJackThis here. Website - Freeware Quote from the website - HijackThis lists the contents of key areas of the registry and hard drive--areas that are used by both legitimate programmers and hijackers. The program is continually updated to detect and remove new hijacks. It does not target specific programs and URLs, just the methods used by hijackers to force you onto their sites. As a result, false positives are imminent, and unless you're sure about what you're doing, you should always consult with knowledgeable folks before deleting anything.

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