How do I retrieve Hijack-deleted files?

cgaudio · 11-25-2008, 10:47 AM

My w-98 was running slow, causing me big delays in a Freecell tournament, so I ran Hijack and impetuously deleted a bunch of files. Now the thing is RREEAAALLLYYY slow!!

Please tell me how I can retrieve and reinstall these files. I have a Hijack Backup, but don't know what to do with it.

I know, I know, I should have investigated each file before Fixing them.

I have my w-98 disc.

Thank you!
-Chuck

**OldGrayGary** · 11-25-2008, 01:00 PM

Hi Chuck

Don't worry, you aren't the only one to delete a few extra things by accident. TrendMicro included their undo list in the Backup section that you noticed:

Quote:

Open HijackThis and click the "Open the Misc Tools section" button. Click on the "Backups" button at the top of the interface.

A list of settings that you have removed with HijackThis will appear. Select the setting that you would like to restore and click the "Restore" button.

For their QuickStart Guide & more Frequently-Asked-Questions (FAQS), visit their HiJackThis support pages --- http://www.trendsecure.com/portal/en...ols/hijackthis

Best of luck
. . . Gary

cgaudio · 11-25-2008, 02:25 PM

Thanks, Gary, I'll try it right now.
-c

cgaudio · 11-25-2008, 02:29 PM

Gary, I launched Hijack and there is no tools section or button. I must have an old version. Going to the HJ website now...
-c

cgaudio · 11-25-2008, 03:29 PM

Wow! I like the new Hijack. It worked just like you said. I'm going to reboot now and see how things go. I'll be more thorough next time I do this.

With this new setup, I can experiment.
Thanks!
-Chuck

cgaudio · 11-25-2008, 03:54 PM

Gary, not only is everything back running ok, the runaway cursor problem that I've been dealing with for a month is gone. YeeHaw!
Thanks again!
-Chuck

**OldGrayGary** · 11-25-2008, 10:39 PM

Glad to hear of your success. Good work!
. . . Gary

11-25-2008, 10:47 AM	#1 (permalink)
cgaudio Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 5 OS: win98	How do I retrieve Hijack-deleted files? My w-98 was running slow, causing me big delays in a Freecell tournament, so I ran Hijack and impetuously deleted a bunch of files. Now the thing is RREEAAALLLYYY slow!! Please tell me how I can retrieve and reinstall these files. I have a Hijack Backup, but don't know what to do with it. I know, I know, I should have investigated each file before Fixing them. I have my w-98 disc. Thank you! -Chuck

11-25-2008, 02:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
cgaudio Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 5 OS: win98	Re: How do I retrieve Hijack-deleted files? Thanks, Gary, I'll try it right now. -c

11-25-2008, 02:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
cgaudio Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 5 OS: win98	Re: How do I retrieve Hijack-deleted files? Gary, I launched Hijack and there is no tools section or button. I must have an old version. Going to the HJ website now... -c

11-25-2008, 03:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
cgaudio Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 5 OS: win98	Re: How do I retrieve Hijack-deleted files? Wow! I like the new Hijack. It worked just like you said. I'm going to reboot now and see how things go. I'll be more thorough next time I do this. With this new setup, I can experiment. Thanks! -Chuck

11-25-2008, 03:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
cgaudio Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 5 OS: win98	Re: How do I retrieve Hijack-deleted files? Gary, not only is everything back running ok, the runaway cursor problem that I've been dealing with for a month is gone. YeeHaw! Thanks again! -Chuck

11-25-2008, 10:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
OldGrayGary Mentor, Microsoft Support Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Woodland Hills, CA Posts: 2,240 OS: Windows 98se/2000/XP/Vista	Re: How do I retrieve Hijack-deleted files? Glad to hear of your success. Good work! . . . Gary __________________