There are plenty of good anti-malware products, but experienced computer users’ realize that to ensure maximum safety, it’s important to have layered defenses in the ongoing fight against malware.
Given the virtual epidemic of malware currently circulating on the Internet, no single anti-malware tool is likely to identify and remove all of the millions of rogue malware that infests the cyber world.
A recent study carried out by PandaLabs of more than 1.5 million users, revealed that 23% of home computers with up-to-date security solution installed were infected by malware. Current data indicates that this situation has not improved
If you are an experienced/advanced computer user and you’re looking for a program to strengthen your anti-malware resources, then HiJackFree is one that’s worth taking a look at. This free application, from EMSI Software, offers a potent layer of additional protection to add to your major anti-malware programs.
The program operates as a detailed system analysis tool that can help you in the detection and removal of Hijackers, Spyware, Adware, Trojans, Worms, and other malware. It doesn’t offer live protection but instead, it examines your system, determines if it’s been infected, and then allows you to eradicate the malware.
Quick facts:
Analyzes the system configuration using live online analysis
Manages all types of AutoRuns on your system
Controls all Explorer and Browser plug-ins (BHOs, Toolbars, etc.)
Manages all running Processes and their associated modules
Controls all Services, even those Windows doesn’t display
Allows you to view open ports and the associated listening processes
Allows you to view all DNS entries in the hosts file
Manages installed Layered Service Providers
Multilingual – language packs for English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese and many more.
This is a worthwhile application to add to your anti-malware toolbox that impressed me with its performance on my test systems.
A-squared HiJackFree is free for private use only.
Last Update: May 12, 2008
Version: 3.1.0.16
Download at: Download.com
5 responses so far ↓
threio // June 13, 2008 at 2:24 pm
This site is great, you have so much USER HELP information in a easy to read manner! Bookmarking for sure!
DAN THE MAN // December 6, 2008 at 12:46 pm
havent downloaded it yet but hope its great, it better not be one of those just evaluations.
billmullins // December 6, 2008 at 1:47 pm
“it better not be one of those just evaluations” – I find your comment
offensive and mildly threatening, so I’ll reply in kind.
LEARN HOW TO READ – DO YOU UNDERSTAND WHAT THE WORD “FREE” MEANS?
Any other comments coming from you will be considered SPAM, and will be
automatically deleted by Askimet.
Bill
Kelly Wright // January 10, 2009 at 4:38 am
EMSI Software makes some real good programs to help strengthen PC security.
There’s a lot to be done in the field of computer security literacy – too many users believe they’re protected by Windows Security Center. They are absolutely confident that Microsoft equipped OS with everything that’s needed to ensure maximum protection against all types of malware.
Thanks for PandaLabs stats, I suspected that in many cases a all-in-1 Internet Security Suite is not enough, but these figures are beyond my expectations.
Gary // March 1, 2009 at 1:36 pm
Bill, you roasted that guy about the word “free,” but you have to know that there are millions of “free” poducts on the interenet – that cost money. “Free” is a buzzword and people have become highly suspicious of anything purporting to be “free.” I just installed PrevX. It said “Free scan and cleaning.” PrevX found a dozen threats – all required a license to clean. PrevX license is about $25.00. See? Free!
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