Hi Noobie here, Didnt know where else to post this, and everybody probably knows already...
(I didnt)
Way to cool to not share with everybody

HIJACKTHIS AUTOMATED LOGFILE ANALYSIS !

http://www.hijackthis.de/index.php

GC

The big question here would be "How reliable is it?"

It could probably point out glaringly obvious errors/viruses/un-wanted programs and such, but when it comes to the more advanced problems, the staff here would probably trump the system.

No Doubt the staff here would trump the system!
But for the people that know what they are doing, (unlike me)
this should take some of the load of the staff in analysing logs
I look at it like another tool in the toolbox, nothing more
dont wanna ruffle any feathers, just got here

Just thought the work that was put into this automated sight was worth sharing.

gc

True, it would be a good idea to give the automated site a try. That way, some of the more easily fixed problems can be kept out of the HJT forum, so the staff can concentrate on harder problems.

Have you personally used the site yet? If so, did it help?

Yes I have, talk about information overload!
I am going to have to read the results a few times to pick out
what I am comfortable with removing. so far a couple of Installshield files that I didnt need, is all so far.

But what it did, is give me the confidence to run HiJackThis for the first time and submit a log for the first time and not be worried about looking like a dufus, cause I submitted something irrelavant to this Forum. And not wasting peoples valuable time.

gc

IMO it doesn't hurt to have another tool in your arsenal, especially nowadays. It is like any advice wether you follow it or not, it is entirely personal choice.

Careful guys. This site has been around for quite a while, and it does produce some false positives. Not saying the site is useless, but it's not a substitute for expert assistance.

Thats why I said "everybody probably knows already" in my original post,
I just thought it seemed to be a useful tool, and wanted to share that.
If there is something wrong with it, I would love to know.

The sight seems harmless, and free, and so easy to use, just like any other tool no one should ever rely on it completely

gc

As already stated, the staff around here definitely does not trump the system. Too many false positives, too many things missed, plus instructions that are not neccesarrily accurate. Not that I am trying to hack on them, I really appreciate their efforts because it is useful for those simple infections... however, in most instances, malware is too evolved to be simply removed and diagnosed with HJT anymore. There are multiple tools requiring multiple steps, etc.

In short, unless you have time to research everything marked as bad, or the time to verify that things are good, it is a good idea to let someone that is experienced help you.

Sorry, I should have come on and asked if anybody had any knowledge of this sight and what they thought of it, I apoligize
gc

No reason to apologize.. there are actually several automated forums, all about the same.

No problem posting the site Varoom. We just wanted anyone reading the thread to be aware of the limitations on sites like those.

I saw that site a few months back. This was when I was having MAJOR problems. I used it, and when I got the results, I recieved a similar "information overload." I was sooo scared, that I just used my boot disc. I was afraid to use hijack this! to fix the problems, because I had read that it could severly damage my system if used improperly. However, that was before I found this site. Luckily, my laptop has has no other problems, but I have enlisted the help of the hijack this! team twice to purge my parent's computer. I feel much safer following the advice of experienced people than an automated site.

I think the hijack this! team does an outstanding job (although I feel guilty, because I always forget to thank them after they help me *sorry!*). While the automated site may be good for first looks (per se) of HJ logs, getting help from those who know what they are doing (unlike me ) is the better way of purging your computer.

Thanks for the link, but I like these guys better! *smiles, then climbs off of soapbox*

Thankyou for your responses, sometimes I need to "curb my enthusiasm" should have said the sight was NEW to me....

When I ran my log thru this process I was kinda sure everything was ok
and as it turned out it was, (just suggested a couple of things) so I hope to keep it that way and never use the HJT services (can always hope)

I joined cause of all the goods things I have heard about this Forum, hopefully the next thing I share will be more useful.

gc