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Anyone have the exe file for this? I can't open it with the zip file and I downloaded the older version that someone put on here, the direct download. Any help would be appreciated!!

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Quick recap tied to the thread: stepping in with a direct executable resolved 's download problem and the posted HijackThis logfile was confirmed clean. That was the right move for the immediate issue, and the log-posting workflow shown here (scan, save, open in Notepad, paste to a forum) remains the same today — but the tool itself is now historical rather than current.

HijackThis was later released as open source and the official project is archived on SourceForge; active development on the original tool stopped some years ago, so running old HJT binaries from random mirrors is not recommended for modern systems. HiJackThis on SourceForge (project page and archive) and the vendor announcement provide background on that transition. (sourceforge.net)

For modern autostart and startup analysis, prefer maintained tools that understand current Windows internals. Microsoft Sysinternals Autoruns is the standard for enumerating and exporting autostart locations and is actively maintained. For any unsigned or legacy executable found online, check its hash or submit the file to VirusTotal before executing; consider running unknown tools inside a sandbox or virtual machine. Autoruns (Sysinternals) and guidance on using VirusTotal are useful references. (learn.microsoft.com)

If a HijackThis-style log is still desired, use a maintained fork (HiJackThis+ / the GitHub forks) or Autoruns’ export instead of an old .exe; forks are actively developed to work on current Windows versions. When posting logs for help, strip personal identifiers and avoid relying solely on automated log analyzers — expert human review is still the safest route for ambiguous entries. HiJackThis+ / forks on GitHub and the archived notes on automated analyzers explain why. (github.com)

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Linkage to the current HJT .exe:

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Linkage to the current HJT .exe:

THANK YOU!!!!! :cheesy: :cheesy:

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Your welcome!

I don't know why, but we've recently had a few other members who've also had trouble with downloaded HJT zip files, so I'd already whacked a copy of the actual HJT executable up on my FTP site for just that reason. :)

Do you need us to review your HJT log? If so, post away....

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No I don't need to post a log but I am feeling a little blonde right now.....LOL :rolleyes: can you tell me how to save the log file after I run HJT? It's been awhile since I had to save a log and can't remember for the life of me how to do it.

Thanks again!!

Heidi

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How do I open it with notepad? I think that's all I forgot. Thank You!!!!

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Figured it out, here ya go!!!..........

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at , on 3/31/05
Platform: Windows 98 SE (Win9x 4.10.2222A)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\KERNEL32.DLL
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSGSRV32.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MPREXE.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\mmtask.tsk
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSTASK.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\AOL\TOPSPEED\2.0\AOLTSMON.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\MCAFEE.COM\VSO\MCVSRTE.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\AOL\TOPSPEED\2.0\AOLTPSPD.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\EXPLORER.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SYSTRAY.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\ptsnoop.exe
C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\AOL\AOL SPYWARE PROTECTION\AOLSP SCHEDULER.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\MCAFEE.COM\VSO\MCVSSHLD.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\MCAFEE.COM\AGENT\MCAGENT.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\MCAFEE.COM\VSO\MCVSESCN.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\WMIEXE.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\SPYWAREGUARD\SGMAIN.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SPOOL32.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\AOL\1105880297\EE\AOLHOSTMANAGER.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\AOL\1105880297\EE\AOLSERVICEHOST.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\SPYWAREGUARD\SGBHP.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\AOL\ACS\AOLACSD.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\DDHELP.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\TAPISRV.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\AMERICA ONLINE 9.0\WAOL.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\AMERICA ONLINE 9.0\SHELLMON.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SLRUNDLL.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\RNAAPP.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\HIJACKTHIS.EXE

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer,SearchURL = http://www.yahoo.com
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.yahoo.com/
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://www.yahoo.com
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://www.yahoo.com
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://www.yahoo.com
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.yahoo.com
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Window Title = Microsoft Internet Explorer
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\PROGRAM FILES\ADOBE\ACROBAT 6.0\READER\ACTIVEX\ACROIEHELPER.DLL
O2 - BHO: SpywareGuard Download Protection - {4A368E80-174F-4872-96B5-0B27DDD11DB2} - C:\PROGRAM FILES\SPYWAREGUARD\DLPROTECT.DLL
O3 - Toolbar: McAfee VirusScan - {BA52B914-B692-46c4-B683-905236F6F655} - C:\PROGRAM FILES\MCAFEE.COM\VSO\MCVSSHL.DLL
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSDXM.OCX
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SystemTray] SysTray.Exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PTSNOOP] ptsnoop.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AOL Spyware Protection] "C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\AOL\AOLSPY~1\AOLSP Scheduler.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HostManager] C:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\1105880297\EE\AOLHostManager.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VSOCheckTask] "C:\PROGRA~1\MCAFEE.COM\VSO\MCMNHDLR.EXE" /checktask
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VirusScan Online] "C:\PROGRA~1\MCAFEE.COM\VSO\mcvsshld.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MCAgentExe] C:\PROGRA~1\MCAFEE.COM\AGENT\mcagent.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MCUpdateExe] C:\PROGRA~1\MCAFEE.COM\AGENT\MCUPDATE.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\QTTASK.EXE" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [SchedulingAgent] mstask.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [AOL TopSpeedMonitor] C:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\TopSpeed\2.0\aoltsmon.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [McVsRte] C:\PROGRA~1\MCAFEE.COM\VSO\mcvsrte.exe /embedding
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [AOL Fast Start] "C:\PROGRAM FILES\AMERICA ONLINE 9.0\AOL.EXE" -b
O4 - Startup: EPSON Status Monitor 3 Environment Check 2.lnk = C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\E_SRCV02.EXE
O4 - Startup: SpywareGuard.lnk = C:\Program Files\SpywareGuard\sgmain.exe
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_01\bin\npjpi150_01.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_01\bin\npjpi150_01.dll
O16 - DPF: {4ED9DDF0-7479-4BBE-9335-5A1EDB1D8A21} (McAfee.com Operating System Class) -
O16 - DPF: {BCC0FF27-31D9-4614-A68E-C18E1ADA4389} (DwnldGroupMgr Class) -

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That's a squeaky-clean log; what problems prompted your post?

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Just wanted to keep all my stuff updated and I could not download the newest version of HJT so I came on here because I know someone would have it!!...This site is awesome!!

Thank you again for your help!!

Heidi :p

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Glad we could help, and glad you appreciated our help.

Let us know if anything crops up in the future; I'm sure we'll be here to help again....

:)

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