Spyware Removers: HijackThis vs. NoAdware

Keep the spies at bay!: HijackThis vs. NoAdware

What else can make your days go bad than the frequent pop-up ads and system slow downs? Spyware, no doubt, drives crazy the computer savvies worldwide with its nasty job. Today spyware has reached epidemic proportions and the situation is moving from worse to worst. If your personal computer is affected with spyware and if you haven't arrived at a solution, it is better to find a cure before the epidemic starts eating your valuable documents.

Spyware removers are available in plenty, which again puts you in a confusion regarding which to choose and which to not. However, having an understanding about the features, security levels and user interface will help you in deciding the right one to an extent. HijackThis and NoAdware are proven to be of greater use in determining and maintaining the security level of your pc.

NoAdware features a simple and easy-to-use interface which is friendly even for a novice user. Unlike other anti-spyware programs, NoAdware doesn't have any advanced features. This application provides basic real-time protection and schedules the scan for off-hours. Scanning involves the processes and Windows registry. Rollback/restore feature is included in this application which lets you in creating a backup of the files. All versions of Windows accommodates NoAdware and the only requirement for this application is a 16 MB RAM. However, reviews reflect the detection rate to be average and instances of browser instability is also reported.

Unlike NoAdware HijackThis is an advanced spyware removal tool which requires the expertise of an experienced person. This application is based on the methods the hijackers follow to force you to their sites. HijackThis is a scanner which checks for threats in your registries, it doesn't serve as a real-time shield. The scanning returns a logfile of the processes to the user, who makes use of it to locate the varmints in his personal computer. Analyzing the log file requires the expertise of a professional otherwise chances are high that you might put your pc in trouble. For a novice the log results may look Greek and Latin, but an expert can analyze the infection level with the log generated. However, novice users can get assistance with the logfiles by posting it in the forums or by using automated tools. This application creates automatic backups of the registry entries it removes so that if you happened to remove the entry by mistake, you can restore it easily. The interface of HijackThis is pretty straightforward.

In short, based on your expertise in handling logfiles you can choose between HijackThis and NoAdware.

Lubuna K A

Hi-Tech Editorial Division