When will it come back free again?


Jess

As Mike says in #32, "You have to balance they amount of time & computing resources you want to devote to security — all software uses some resources, and running it, either constantly or on-demand, takes some time & effort." An excellent security solution that balances time, resources, and security very well, and that is free to customers of many ISPs (e.g., Comcast in the U.S.), is Norton Internet Security. I've used it for many years.

I have downloaded the Hackme. I am still stuck on the activating, for over an hour now, has the most of my computer locked up. As soon as I figure out how to unlock everything, I am going to remove this. I don't have enough experience with computers to handle issues like this.

Thank you for your help and for this fine program! It seems to be very intuitive and comprehensive, in it's intended purposes!

I'm very disappointed in this product. Scanned my pc found 5 malicious items proceeded with fix checked.... rebooted to eliminate as directed, Rescan pc *had to laugh* same 5 items still sitting there, yes you guess it ran 3 more times with reboots still there. Definitely do not want. Pass.

Mike, do not pay attention to what the troll says about you.
Like others, I always look forward to your very enlightening posts and reviews. Keep up the good work. Most of us highly appreciate your contributions.

The troll is being voted down en masse, and that speaks for itself. It clearly shows how many of us feel about his moronic comment.


Regarding today's giveaway, I am not going to bother installing this program. I am simply afraid of the potential damage it might do to my computer.

Cheers,

im

Never received my email(s), checked everywhere so uninstalled and thumbs down.

This is a GREAT program but, be careful and read EVERYTHING when using, because ... You could possibly damage your (OS). Operation System instillation, by deleting very important registry files but, it does create a backup to rollback changes made, that MIGHT or may NOT work to restore your OS ... Other than the fact that, they are asking you to up date to Premium Edition ... this program is a keeper, even for the less informed Computer Geek like, myself.

Pros: UnHackMe, uses about 50 online multiple, Anti- Virus scanners from ... https://www.virustotal.com/ ... to scan your computer or individual file if need be -- internet connection must be connected though. You can also buy the Warrior Dish to do a boot scan when programs are not ACTIVE, for tough viruses that had, attached itself to programs -- being that, the computer is in SAFE-MOD when everything is still sleep. During a SCAN or after a SCAN, UnHackMe, gives YOU the choice to, PICK files that are LABELED a THREAT or UNKNOWN to DELETE or KEEP ... And ... if you do not know if SAID file is a VIRUS -- UnHackMe, gives you three choices to pick from, 1.) I don't know, show ME a scale between how DANGEROUS or how less of a THREAT the FILE is -- judging by Greatis data base or, GOOGLE file and learn what the world - wide - web has to say about your, UNKNOWN or THREATENING file 2.) Get rid of FILE; and, 3.) False Positive keep FILE.

The Reaimnator: Bringing the DEAD back to LIFE ... OR ... going TERMINATOR upon STUBBORN viruses -- while showing you ... !HOW! ... HIGH-TECH, UnhackME truly is for an Anti-Virus program ... being THAT ... you can get down - N - dirty and have complete control over your OS like the Geek Squad at BestBuy -- saving HUNDREDS or even THOUSANDS -- if you're a establish business!

Cons: UnHackMe, gooes waaay beyond the call - of - duty, when it comes to an Anti-Virus program, leaving you with the feeling that ... " if only 'I KNEW more' about computers " ...

when I scanned my OS., UnHackMe, deleted my WindowsBlinds registry FILES because, of left over registry files from Tuneup Utilities that had, attached itself to my WindowBlinds registry, so I had to reinstall W/B to fix the problem.

PS. I did not WORK for Geartis software and, this is my HONEST opinion -- with no strings attached -- other then the TRUTH being SAID ...

Downloaded, installed. Still waiting for the email code.
Will now uninstall since after two tries, the code was not sent.

I'm afraid I've entered my email address to receive future spam?

So... from what I've been reading... This isn't isn't fully functional software... Which... the whole point of giveawayoftheday.com is that you get fully functional software without having to 'subscribe to premium services'. I've seen plenty of paid and free programs that can do everything this thing can do, and either is a one time charge or completely free. Definitely do not want. Pass.

Pure coincidence that we downloaded and installed the 30-day trial of this very version (7.11 build 435) yesterday. When launched, it very quickly found zero malicious, 1 suspicious (it was safe), about 20 "good" (not quite sure why it bothers) and 300 "unknowns" - mostly uninstall.exe files for programs we have allowed, and shortcuts to news articles on web sites of which we have thousands! I don't have time to sort out why it would choose those but perhaps this sort of scan will help those whose PCs are acting wonky.

One thing I didn't like about this nonstandard little popup gui is the darn scroll bar that won't scroll using the sliding scroller button but will only scroll using its up/down buttons.

FWIW, there is an ongoing debate on Sysinternals Forums about whether this program really can detect rootkits. Would that someone could decipher that.

#2 vcf file is a Virtual business Card File - used to add contact info to Outlook or other email programs. No problems installing and registering UNTIL Winpatrol detected the start-up entry and requested authorization... at which point UnHackMe crashed Winpatrol... Sorry, but if you attack my 'Scotty' I will terminate you with extreme prejudice!

A Definite Thumbs Down from me!! Unhackme says to delete and uninstall my PAID Virus control and Firewall!! The service I pay for each year!!
OMG not hardly!! Sorry it is NOT a program i want or trust.

#32 Mike less of the saga just talk about today's giveaway and give us all a break, most of us are intelligent and be bothered with what you write make it short and maybe we will read it

todays giveaway is well worth keeping, if not this one there are planty out there for free

EXCELLENT SOFTWARE - but only for people who have knowledge of systems. an unknowledgable user would probably destroy his windows installation with this by removing legit entries.

I have been subscriber to GATD since 08 in that time I have never seen a lifetime licence for any of their giveaways unless your idea to improve software is chosen. If a vendor gave free lifetime licences that wouldn't be very profit savvy. This site is meant to show case a vendors software, test it out for a certain time period. nothing is free even freeware in that some one is giving their time. IMHO

#21 Giovanni

Your link for eset Hidden File System Reader is not found on eset website
OSHI Unhooker is flagged by Malwarebytes as a Trojan dropper

Do you really check these out beforehand or do a quick search and write your posts from that?

This is pure unadulterated BS. This is good old time 'cripple-ware'
I hate when I have to waste time downloading and installing something to find out if you want it TO REALLY do what it is supposed to do then start shelling out some cash to buy Super Duper Premium Edition. I don't blame Give-a-way as they probably don't have the time to test all of these things. Let me get going so I can un-install this piece of "cripple ware"

This program helped me to fix my collapsed Internet Explorer from a non-working plugin (even at trial mode...). A good experience overall! I definitely suggest to try this one. Thanks GAOTD for offering this for FREE!

mr. Dmitry Sokolov makes a great app, but could use some help with design. A ugly unstoppable beast. lol

Works great but very complicated. My dad would never be able to use this.

App. 8/10 Design 3/10 Ease of use 4/10

Worth $35 ? Yes

@Giovanni:
The OSHI Unhooker product that you suggest is telling me that Advanced SystemCare 7 and C:\Windows\Explorer.EXE and C:\Program Files\Microsoft Security Client\NisSrv.exe (among others) all have problems.

Malwarebytes Anti-Rootkit, KASPERSKY TDSSKiller, and Bitdefender BootkitRemoval all tell me that I am clean.

I can find no reviews via google search except for a couple of gushing "shill" type offerings.

Can you elaborate on why you recommend this product? I guess I am suspicious of anything that wants to do something to one of my registry checkers and security programs.

I hope you will help me understand what is going on.

Thanks

I Googled "Unhackme reviews" and saw plenty enough that told me to NOT download this program. Thanks to the commenter here who recommended that GAOTD users do this and be forewarned. I say, "LEAVE THIS ONE ALONE."

This will slow your boot up process so if you need fast boot up times you may want to find other ways to protect from rootkits etc. IMO good security measures taken will prevent ever needing a program like this.

To #7 and anyone else trying to delete this (after installation I can see why you would!) use "Advanced Uninstaller Pro" which can be found here. It also does a reg scan for leftovers!

www.advanceduninstaller.com

By clicking on Setup, I get a panel stating "Failed to Launch Program." What do I do now???

I am not installing this because I have already bought it and love it. It works differently than Malwarebyte, your firewall or an other virus scanner. This will hunt out toolbars that got past you and finds a host of things the others don't with the option to search for more information I have dealt with the author and he will stay with an issue until it is fixed
If you try it you are probably going to buy it

Installed and works as advertised. Take the time to look at what it wants to delete and take the time to lookup certain programs if you are unsure of what they are before you do a big purge. It doesn't recognize many, but I finally got rid of the "conduit" crap that was taking over IE. This is a keeper in my mind.

After trying to scan for Malware after reboot, this message continuesly pop's up before system startup. I am on WinXP.
Regrun Partizan- Bootwatch AntiRootkit: Gratis Software
Partizan driver is activated.
So this would make Unhackme autostart during every reboot.
On scanning for Malwares, it showed a number of dll, which was a false negative results. I had to manually uncheck the valid ones and delete those dll or files that was suspicious.

Their were also a lot of option's for scanning, i found this program not too safe in my opinion. Uninstalled it, i havn't installed any antivirus, so far i havn't been infected and its all good.
I would have kept this, its a little risky.
Hoping their would be a better Giveaways.

Thankyou.

Installed this last time, the software placed two folders on my hard drives (autorun.inf, and .htt) both of which contained zero byte files with a long filename like "lpt3.protected RegRun " which remained after I uninstalled the software, and I am unable to get rid of them. Will this installation allow me to remove ALL traces of it if I uninstall?

Not many, but the current historical reviews from CNET (download dot com)...

"Kept crashing my PC"
January 2, 2014 | By bhoughtal
Version: UnHackMe 7.00.430

Pros
Small, unobtrusive (at first).

Cons
Kept causing a critical Windows error, and crashing my PC.

Summary
Had this installed for almost 3 months, but for the last 2-3 weeks it started causing a fatal error in Windows. Since it didn't happen right away, it took a while to determine that this program was the culprit. It finally got to where I could not use my PC for more than 5 minutes before it shut down. The only good thing is it gave a minute to close all apps and programs, but still... I run Win7 Professional and keep everything updated, so I have no idea why this happened.

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"Full of malware"
August 5, 2013 | By Aemilius
Version: UnHackMe 5.99.421

Pros
Absolutely none.

Cons
DO NOT download this program. You will get a lot of malware if you do so.

Summary
This is a piece of crap.

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"THIS DOWNLOAD CONTAINS MALWARE"

January 15, 2013 | By DisSatisfied29
Version: UnHackMe 5.0

Pros
I have no pro's to report, I don't think the actual program downloaded.

Cons
This download infected my computer with SystemProgressiveProtection virus and other malware. The malware began to install trojans IMMEDIATELY upon download\run.

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"Absolutely horrible, can't use computer"
December 17, 2012 | By leftwithout
Version: UnHackMe 5.0

Pros
Absolutely horrible, no support, unhackme renders the computer useless, can't access in any mode. DO NOT USE!!!

Cons
Absolutely horrible, no support, unhackme renders the computer useless, can't access in any mode. DO NOT USE!!!

Summary
Absolutely horrible, no support, unhackme renders the computer useless, can't access in any mode. DO NOT USE!!!

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"unhackme renders the computer useless DO NOT USE!!!"
December 17, 2012 | By leftwithout
Version: UnHackMe 5.99.410

Pros
Absolutely horrible, no support, unhackme renders the computer useless, can't access in any mode. DO NOT USE!!!

Cons
Absolutely horrible, no support,

Summary
unhackme renders the computer useless, can't access in any mode. DO NOT USE!!!

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"Did not work at all"
September 13, 2010 | By Saidhbhin_Aisling
Version: UnHackMe 5.9.9.350

Pros
was not able to use

Cons
Took forever to download, then wouldn't work

Summary
Not user friendly ... must have Tech background!!!

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"Might Screw With Your PC"
March 5, 2009 | By mickey12gauge
Version: UnHackMe 5.0

Pros
If I was able to use my computer with it maybe I could have found some :(

Cons
Apparently a lot.

Summary
I must agree with one post "May crash your system" cause after I installed this program I was unable to use my computer after a reboot scan it offered. I had to go into safe mode in order to uninstall it. BUMMER!

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"Unhackme did not remove my search redirect viurs."
May 1, 2010 | By Lant8
Version: UnHackMe 5.8

Pros
It identifed 2 problems, rexesvr and vsdatant. I gave 2 stars only because it did identify to problems.

Cons
After removing the 2 identified objects and rebooting my computer I checked my registry and found 7 instances where they were not removed.

Summary
I thought UnHackMe found and removed rexesvr and vsdatant. After it rebooted my computer I searched the registry for rexesvr and found it in the following 6 locations and removed it my self.

current user/software/microsoft/windows/currrent version/applets/regedt.

My Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\rexesvr
lastkey data said My Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\rexesvr

local machine/software/micorsoft/shared tools/MSconfig/services rexesvr

local machine/system/controlset001/enum/root/LEGACY_REXESVR

local machine/system/controlset001/services/rexesvr

local machine/system/controlset002/enum/root/LEGACY_REXESVR

local machine/system/controlset003/enum/root/LEGACY_REXESVR

I then searched for vsdatant and found and removed it from local machine/system/controlset001/services/vsdatant

Note that UnHackMe left all of these.

After removing all these I did a system restore. I still have the same problem I started with.

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"May crash your system"
March 2, 2009 | By coosbaykid0307
Version: UnHackMe 5.0

Pros
None. Once I started to use the product it caused a serious error.

Cons
Crashed system. How do I know it was this product? Soon as I installed and went to use it, system crashed. Was able to remove product in safe mode. Everything fine now.

Summary
Use on a computer that you don't care if it crashes. Wait for more feedback and testing.

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May be worth a try ONLY AFTER establishing a RESTORE POINT and just to be sure BACKUP REGISTRY.

At this time, this GOTD appears to be 50/50 at best.

Martin

Followed the Installation information in the readme.txt and followed the weblink to register for the activation key. Got the key. Program will not install. Run the unzipped setup program only to get the error "Failed to launch the Program." when it starts the 'activation' process linking to the giveaway of the day website to confirm it is active for today.

Will try to download it again later today, hoping this problem is fixed but if now, oh well.

I'm puzzled by the 63% thumbs-up when the vast majority of comments are negative.

#16, one should not have to PURCHASE anything to rid yourself of crapware. Either it uninstalls under it's on engine or it doesn't. Nuff said.

If you have troubles with e-mail delivery, please, check that you used a valid e-mail address without anti-spam systems like that:

"My E-mails are being filtering to block unsolicited junk mail.
Your e-mail address is not in my approved list.
Please click on the link below to verify your identity.
Click here to verify your identity".

> Thanks for answer, tried to run as adminstrator but got same error message.
Please, contact our support center:
http://www.greatis.com/support

> Downloaded, and tried to start the setup program, and got an error message “unable to start program” Thanks but no thanks
I received several messages from users that they problems with broken installation received from SharewaOnSale web site.
We have no relation with this site.
Download UnHackMe only from:
http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/

No Updates, Zero. Outdated interface and complicate to understand for the normal user, do think that I'am an IT expert or have hours to spend on a google search to know if I can delete or not the twenty files that your software detected? Really? Your software must tell me that, your should I work for you as a customer?

I think it would be a very good idea for GOTD to state — AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE — whether or not the day's giveaway is a subscription or an application that can be used indefinitely. I only install software that I would consider purchasing. Since I have no interest in paying for a license that would only be good for a year, it would save me the trouble of reading further.

BE CAREFUL! I downloaded this software and ended up having to put my computer in the shop to have my hard drive wiped clean and new operating system installed. It corrupted everything. With the experience I had, I'm not planning to touch this one.

Downloaded, and tried to start the setup program, and got an error message "unable to start program" Thanks but no thanks

#18 Dimitri "both windows 7 give an error message ‘unable to execute file: c\program files x86\unhackme\unhackmeschedule.exe – create process failed – code 5 – access is denied. Can anyone help please?"
You must install it as Administrator.

Thanks for answer, tried to run as adminstrator but got same error message.

> Help in removal? Do you mean you provide paid-for support for removing any and all rootkits that may infect my computer?
If a person is not familiar with virus removal, he is able to send us the log file for testing.
We will analyze the log file and send the special file for fixing the problems.

Well, I had downloaded this tool from Glarysoft site a few days ago, but what I got was just a sort of extended trial version, namely a pathetic attempt by the developer to induce users buying the main program ==> WOT (Waste Of Time)!

Today's giveaway looks like the full version of the main program, packed with the antivirus database updating function.

The main difference between this GAOTD and other antirootkit software out there concerns the detection method: UnHackMe tries to detect the hidden rookits from the beginning stages of the boot process, whereas most of other antirookit programs tries to find the rookits when they are already active.

How effective is this tool compared to other similar software out there? Honestly I don't have a clue about that, but this app can also remove Trojans, PUP programs!

So why not install it and use it for a while for FREE?

BEST FREE ALTERNATIVES

* Comodo Cleaning Essentials + Comodo Rescue Disk (==> My Personal First Choice)
http://www.comodo.com/business-security/network-protection/cleaning_essentials.php
http://www.comodo.com/business-security/network-protection/rescue-disk.php

* OSHI Unhooker (==> My Personal First Choice)
Terrific FREE APP which uses extremely complex and unique heuristics algorithms and indepth system analysis to detect and remove any kind of rootkits out there, including the unknown ones, as well as abnormal activities triggered by malware.

http://www.oshiunhooker.com/index.php

* (Portable) Kaspersky-TDSSKiller + AVZ Antiviral Toolkit
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/tdsskiller
http://www.softpedia.com/get/Antivirus/AVZ-Antiviral-Toolkit.shtml

* SpyDllRemover + RemoteDLL + StreamArmor + Hidden CMD Detector
http://securityxploded.com/spydllremover.php
http://securityxploded.com/remotedll.php
http://securityxploded.com/streamarmor.php
http://securityxploded.com/hidden-cmd-detector.php

* Malwarebytes Anti-Rootkit Beta
http://www.malwarebytes.org/products/mbar

* Hidden File System Reader
http://www.eset.com/download/utilities/detail/family/173

Enjoy!! ^_^

#16 Dmitry:
> If you want to get additional services:
> help in removal, [...] – purchase the Premium service.

Help in removal? Do you mean you provide paid-for support for removing any and all rootkits that may infect my computer? Or do you mean I need to pay for support in order to get help uninstalling Unhackme?

#2)Ingvar
vcf can be viewed by MS Outlook, normally backup made by Samsung devices are stored in vcf extension.

> both windows 7 give an error message ‘unable to execute file: c\program files x86\unhackme\unhackmeschedule.exe – create process failed – code 5 – access is denied. Can anyone help please?
You must install it as Administrator.

I've tried to install this on 3 computers, windows 8 installs ok, but both windows 7 give an error message 'unable to execute file: c\program files x86\unhackme\unhackmeschedule.exe - create process failed - code 5 - access is denied. Can anyone help please?

> One of these long winded and drawn out registration systems, requires two e-mails and even then it appeared it was registered but not activated, their words not mine!

Registration is enough to work.
It is full, not limited version of UnHackMe.
If you want to get additional services:
help in removal, technical support - purchase the Premium service.

This product isn't worth the price what so ever.
You can get a way better anti-rootkit for free from other companies. (Malwarebytes for example)

> How do I use the following file received in the mailss together with the key? > UnHackMe_GOTD_29_March_2014.vcf
You should receive the another e-mail with registration code.