HijackThis should only be used if your browser or computer is still having problems after running Spybot or another Spyware/Hijacker remover. HijackThis is an advanced tool, and therefore requires advanced knowledge about Windows and operating systems in general. If you delete items that it shows, without knowing what they are, it can lead to other problems such as your Internet no longer working or problems with running Windows itself.You should also attempt to clean the Spyware/Hijacker/Trojan with all other methods before using HijackThis.If you allow HijackThis to remove entries before another removal tool scans your computer, the files from the Hijacker/Spyware will still be left on your computer and future removal tools will not be able to find them.

The Glossary is a list of computer related terms with their definitions. This section is constantly expanding as more people request new terms to be added. If you search for a term and it is not found, please request that it is to be added.

The discussion boards are a very powerful feature of Bleeping Computer. These boards allow you to post questions or answers, share information, or just chat with your fellow members. If you have a problem on your computer than this is the place you want to ask your question. Our discussion boards also contain extensive self-help guides that cover how to remove specific spyware and malware threats from your computer. This tutorial you are reading will discuss how to use these discussion boards to post new information or reply to others posts. By mastering the information found here you will find that Bleeping Computer can be a rich resource for your computing needs.

Bleeping Computer has an extensive tutorial section which contains information on basic computer concepts, how to guides, and spyware removal tips. The information found in this document will explain to you how to use our tutorial section and find the information you need.

First and foremost, I would like to welcome you to Bleeping Computer. Our community is devoted to teaching you how to use your computer and to solve computer problems in an easy to understand manner. While many of our members originally came to the site with a computer problem, many have decided to stay after their problem was solved to help take part in and further develop our community. From computer support and education, to forums games, or to just helping others, Bleeping Computer has become a warm and welcome spot on the Internet that I am proud to say many people call home.

Bleeping Computer is now accepting Tutorial submissions from its members. If you or anyone else you know would like to submit a tutorial that will be displayed in our Tutorial section please follow these guidelines. The author of the Tutorial will get full credit in the Author field as well as the ability to put their name/alias, credits, and web site at the bottom.