HiJack This
Hijack This
HiJack This is an extremely useful and powerful tool, and generally has been reserved for power users only. We are hesitant to list it here, as you can easily destroy your software installation if you don't know what you're doing. However, it is great for generating a log file which a power user can help you read to determine what may be going on with your system.
*** WARNING *** DO NOT USE THIS APPLICATION WITHOUT READING THIS ENTIRE PAGE
Do NOT have hijack this fix ANY problems it may find in the logs it produces. The logs list many things, most of the time they are fine and do not cause any problems and are actually required for your machine to continue to function. If you do not know what you are doing, DO NOT use this application at all. We recommend only using the application to generate log files to see what is running on your machine. Other tools should be used to make repairs. If you damage your PC, software or anything to do with HiJackThis, we are not responsible.
How it Works
HiJack this is basically a deep scanner which can tell you exactly what is running on your computer. It can show things that might not show up in traditional scans. What you want to do is generate a logfile for examination by someone who knows how to read it. (This could be you.)
When to Use HijackThis
If you have run, scanned and cleaned with all of the other applications we have listed, and are still having a problem, then use Hijack This to just generate a log file. *** WARNING *** Generate a logfile ONLY. Do NOT repair anything!!
What Next
Once you have generated your logifle, if you need help reading it, (don't worry 99%+ of people can't read or understand them) you need to find a competent forum of spyware gurus who will help you read it. You will join the forum, follow its rules, and post your log and patiently wait for an expert to go over it for you. This will likely enable you to get to the root of your problem.