how can i found out if someone has installed a hacking program in my pc?

Question

i know one one way is by going to run writing regedit than microsoft-window-and finally run and voila but if this procedure fails is there another way

Answer 1

If you own the computer, create a LIMITED USER ACCOUNT for each user so they can't just install anything or at least reduce their installing activities. If you have WINXP Pro, you will have more restriction options available.

First off, download ATF Cleaner and delete all temporary files where malware can hide. Make sure you set your Windows Explorer to show all hidden system files before you run ATF.

Update your antivirus. If you do not have one, download and install AVG or Avast!. They are free.

Also install and update:
1. Ad-Aware SE
2. Spybot Search and Destroy
3. Windows Defender (free from Microsoft)
4. Microsoft Malware Remover (free also)
5. SpywareBlaster
6. Ewido
7. Google Toolbar
8. McAfee SiteAdvisor
9. Firewall like Comodo Personal Firewall or Sygate Personal Firewall
10. CWShredder - there are 2 versions. Make sure you install both the last Merijn version and the latest version from TrendMicro.
11. About:Buster
12. HijackThis

Update them RIGHT AFTER YOU INSTALL THEM.

All the above are FREEWARE. All of them are easily Googleble.

Reboot to Safe Mode and run your antivirus, #1-4, 6, 10 (both versions) & 11.

Reboot in Normal Mode. Run HijackThis (or HJT for short). DO NOT REPAIR OR FIX anything that it will list in its scan log. Just copy the whole log.

Register for free at MCH Forums:
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After you register, post your HJT scan log at the above site, specifically at the System Security Forum. Precede your posting with a detailed description of your problem. And use a descriptive subject line. For example:
WinXP: Yahoo Messenger infection

Be patient. OJ, our resident HJT expert, has a life outside of his cyberlife. So just wait until he responds. Do read all the postings at the Announcements Forum to follow what you need to do as an MCH member.

I strongly recommend that you back up the registry before making any changes to your Registry. Incorrect changes to the registry can result in permanent data loss or corrupted files. Modify the specified subkeys only. For instructions on how to make a backup of the Windows registry:
How to back up Windows Registry
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/199762382617?OpenDocument&src=sec_doc_nam

Note: If the Registry Editor does not open, the worm has made changes to the registry that prevent it from running. To fix this, download and run the Tool to reset shell\open\command registry keys, which also fixes this problem:
http://www.symantec.com/security_response/writeup.jsp?docid=2004-050614-0532-99

Click Start > Run.
Type regedit
Click OK.

Navigate to the subkeys:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Ole
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\Lsa
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices

In the right pane, delete the value:

"Windows Messenger Messenger" = "winmsg.exe"

Navigate to the subkeys:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System

In the right pane, delete the values:

"DisableRegistryTools" = "Invalid dword value"
"DisableTaskManager" = "Invalid dword value"

Close the Registry Editor.

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Answer 2

Have you tried running various Antivirus and Antispyware programs? .... I've found that the latter usually gets rid of most unwanted crap on my PC .... I use Spybot : Search and Destroy .... incidentally.

Can't be sure of anything else.

Answer 3

State your problem with your PC and let someone who knows what they are doing decide whats wrong with it for starts!

Answer 4

Check out: www.sunbelt-software.com

Answer 5

Yes yes they certainly can,and looks like they did.