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How to uninstall HijackThis

2010-02-03 13:54:59
In many cases, we can uninstall HijackThis directly from Add/Remove programs. But some times, it becomes difficult to fully uninstall the program from the computer when it is corrupted. This HijackThis removal guide contains step-by-step instructions on how to completely remove HijackThis manually and how to automatically uninstall it with the help of Final Uninstaller.

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HijackThis Automatic Removal Instructions

HijackThis can be easily and automatically uninstalled by Final Uninstaller. Below is the complete uninstall process for HijackThis using Final Uninstaller. The process includes removing HijackThis files, folders and registry keys.
  1. Download and install Final Uninstaller. Read this article for detailed instructions on Installing Final Uninstaller
  2. Run Final Uninstaller and click .
    scan
  3. On the scan results window, under the "Installed Programs" tab, you will find HijackThis on the list. (If your HijackThis is corrupted, it will be shown under the "Remnants" tab) Place a checkmark in the box next to the HijackThis and click .
    select and clean HijackThis
  4. Click to confirm removal of the HijackThis.
    confirm
  5. When the cleaning process finishes, click .
    finish
    Your computer should now be free of the HijackThis program.

HijackThis Manual Removal Instructions

Warning: Manually deleting HijackThis is difficult and risky. If you delete the wrong files or registry entries, your computer may crash and important data may be lost. Before you start, always be sure to back up your PC important files and set a System Restore point (click Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore, and follow the on-screen instructions) or run Final Uninstaller, a trusted uninstaller software, to automatically uninstall HijackThis.
  1. Terminate HijackThis process.
    c:\program files\trend micro\hijackthis\HijackThis.exe
    Read more about how to terminate HijackThis process manually
  2. Delete HijackThis files.
    c:\program files\trend micro\hijackthis\HijackThis.exe
    c:\program files\trend micro\hijackthis\hijackthis.log
    Read more about how to remove HijackThis files manually
  3. Delete HijackThis directories.
    C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\HijackThis
    c:\program files\trend micro\hijackthis
    Read more about how to remove HijackThis directories
  4. Delete HijackThis shortcut.
    C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Desktop\HijackThis.lnk
  5. Delete HijackThis registry keys and values.
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\app paths\hijackthis.exe
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\uninstall\hijackthis
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\trendmicro\hijackthis
    HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\ShellNoRoam\MUICache\C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\app paths\hijackthis.exe\path
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\uninstall\hijackthis\displayicon
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\uninstall\hijackthis\displayname
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\uninstall\hijackthis\displayversion
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\uninstall\hijackthis\publisher
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\uninstall\hijackthis\uninstallstring
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\trendmicro\hijackthis\languagefile
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\trendmicro\hijackthis\showintroframe
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\trendmicro\hijackthis\version
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\trendmicro\hijackthis\winheight
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\trendmicro\hijackthis\winwidth
    Read more about how to remove HijackThis registry keys and values

This is a self-help guide. Use at your own risk.

FinalUninstaller.com can not be held responsible for problems that may occur by using this information. If you have any questions about this self-help guide then please feel free to send us e-mail at support@finaluninstaller.com

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