Trend Micro HijackThis is a portable program for Windows designed by a well-known tech developer. Users can perform fast scans for settings changed by malware and remove these infections.
Logs
There is an option to save generated logs for further analysis. It is possible to check and compare search results after each scan. This way, users are able to identify the patterns and issues of how virus corruption may occur over a period. Moreover, there are security forums with IT professionals who may help with studying reports and solving the problems related to malicious components.
Identification and removal
Thanks to this security tool, you can scan the system for a wide range of settings corrupted with various viruses. It is possible to delete infected files to stop the spread of corruption and clean your PC from all threats. This applies not only media storage but also to various apps including browsers with potentially suspicious cache.
Compared to Trellix Stinger here the scanning process does not take a few minutes, it only needs about 30 seconds to complete. Once the inspection is finished, you can manually delete the components without erasing important data. In addition, the application allows you to create backups before removal
Features
- possible to diagnose and fix the system;
- users can enter security forums to get help from other members of the community;
- there are advanced controls for skilled programmists;
- free to download and use;
- compatible with modern Windows versions.
