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Hi

I am new to the forum and I would like some help in deciding what to remove from my Hijackthis report.

Please advise

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Calvinicus

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A short, practical summary for the HijackThis request opened by . The welcomes from and are a good start; below is targeted guidance that helps volunteers triage a HijackThis log quickly and safely.

Helpful context to include with a pasted HijackThis scan:

  • Operating system and service pack level (example: Windows XP SP3, Windows 7 x64).
  • Brief symptom list (popups, browser redirects, slow boot, AV warnings) and when the problem began.
  • Installed security software and the date of last update.
  • Recent installs or changes (toolbars, file-sharing apps, cracked software).
  • Any scans already run and their results.
  • The complete HijackThis log as plain text (not a screenshot or embedded document).

What experienced reviewers look for and how they proceed: HijackThis is a diagnostic list of startup/Browser Helper/registry items, not an automatic remover. Analysts correlate suspicious lines with the symptom profile, then request targeted follow-ups (for example, a full anti‑malware scan or an FRST/diagnostic report). Common red flags include unexpected Run/Service entries, unknown BHOs or toolbars, proxy/settings modifications, and executables with random names located outside normal folders. Removal instructions are typically step‑by‑step and conservative to avoid breaking legitimate software.

Important cautions and context: removing entries blindly can disable Windows or legit applications. HijackThis is older and cannot detect some modern rootkits; up‑to‑date AV/anti‑malware engines and specialist tools are often required. For serious or persistent infections, backups, a recovery plan, or a clean reinstall may be the safest outcome.

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1. Welcome to the forum.
2. We have a Virus help forum here -> http://www.daniweb.com/forums/forum64.html
3. It has lots of useful intro threads, read them.
4. When you post logs, simply copy and paste the log data from the analysis tools directly into your forum message.

DO NOT add it as an attachment, and especially NOT using a file format (like .doc) which can carry malware. Your machine is infected, so might your attachment.

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What he said :).

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