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Removing adware can be a tricky business, and oftentimes little remnants are left behind, even after running powerful anti-adware software. HiJackThis is designed to examine your computer for lingering hijackers, allowing you to easily remove them. You can also perform a variety of maintenance tasks, such as terminating processes, viewing your startup list, and cleaning your program manager. | Removing adware can be a tricky business, and oftentimes little remnants are left behind, even after running powerful anti-adware software. HiJackThis is designed to examine your computer for lingering hijackers, allowing you to easily remove them. You can also perform a variety of maintenance tasks, such as terminating processes, viewing your startup list, and cleaning your program manager. | ||
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#Open the Uninstall Manager. Click <span style="white-space: nowrap;">{{button|Open Uninstall Manager...}}</span> in the "System tools" section. This will open a list of all the programs currently displayed when you go to uninstall a program in the Control Panel. | #Open the Uninstall Manager. Click <span style="white-space: nowrap;">{{button|Open Uninstall Manager...}}</span> in the "System tools" section. This will open a list of all the programs currently displayed when you go to uninstall a program in the Control Panel. | ||
#Select the item you want to remove. Select the program that you have removed through other methods. Unlike the process manager, you can only select one program at a time. The details of the program are displayed when you select it. | #Select the item you want to remove. Select the program that you have removed through other methods. Unlike the process manager, you can only select one program at a time. The details of the program are displayed when you select it. | ||
| − | #Remove the entry. Click <span style="white-space: nowrap;">{{button|Delete this entry}}</span> if you're sure you want to remove it. Make sure to try [[Remove | + | #Remove the entry. Click <span style="white-space: nowrap;">{{button|Delete this entry}}</span> if you're sure you want to remove it. Make sure to try [[Remove Programs (Windows 7)|uninstalling through the Control Panel]] first. |
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