OldTimer's Scan-It (OTScanIt; OTS)

Overview

OldTimer's Scan-It (OTScanIt) was a free Windows-based system diagnostic and malware analysis tool developed by OldTimer. It was designed to generate detailed system reports, helping security professionals detect and analyze malware infections, startup entries, and system modifications. OTScanIt was often used alongside other OldTimer tools like OTL and OTMoveIt for comprehensive malware diagnostics and removal.

Features

• Scans and generates detailed system reports.
• Identifies suspicious processes, startup entries, and registry modifications.
• Detects malware-related files and configurations.
• Customizable scan settings for advanced users.
• Portable and does not require installation.

Compatibility

OTScanIt was compatible with:

• Windows XP
• Windows Vista
• Windows 7

It has been discontinued and is not supported on modern Windows versions.

Usage

1. Download OTScanIt from a trusted security resource.
2. Run the executable (no installation required).
3. Select scan options and click "Start Scan."
4. Review the generated log file for suspicious entries.
5. Use security forums or experts to interpret logs and apply fixes.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• ✔ Provides in-depth system analysis.
• ✔ Useful for detecting hidden malware and startup modifications.
• ✔ Portable and does not require installation.

Cons

• ✘ Discontinued and no longer updated.
• ✘ Requires advanced knowledge to interpret results.
• ✘ Does not automatically remove threats.

Alternative Software

• FRST (Farbar Recovery Scan Tool) – Modern malware diagnostic tool.
• HiJackThis – System scanner for detecting suspicious registry changes.
• Autoruns – Microsoft tool for managing startup programs and services.

Developer

• Author: OldTimer
• Status: Discontinued (No longer maintained)

External Links

• (No official website available)
• May be found on archived security forums (use caution when downloading).