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I know it can seem very tempting to run what seems to be an automated malware removal program, especially when you're pulling your hair out trying to get to the bottom of a problem. At the end of the day it's your choice, but I just wanted to point out the risks anyway :)
Just remember, there's plenty of security experts around the place (we have one here and I'll be joining her in the next few months :) ) so if you're ever stuck with something then just post in the security forum and we'll come to your rescue!
Nice post Colin :)
Just a question (probably already answered thousand times).
What does exactly that Combofix do? I saw much fuss around it but never saw any post explaining how to use or what it does or how it does that. Maybe it's a nice tool to have
Is there any tutorial, documentation or something about it? Any where to download it?
I've never had any training with it. I have used it on several machines to recover from bad virus intrusion where the AV just wasn't enough to fix it. I wouldn't send that kind of warning out unless you are referring to a network situation. Then I would let the HMIC take care of it. On your own machine, I wouldn't use it unless it was a last resort but I wouldn't be sending fear out like the OP did.
I'm simple so I will keep it simple.
When Jacee speaks on security, believe it.
Jacee
MS MVP Consumer Security 2006~2012
I'm done.
Probably been mentioned before but I found this looking for an answer to the query what does it do? Noq some of the refs are oldish and I suspect combofix is in here but I have only had a cursory look s far.
Spyware And Malware Removal Guides Index
Just found this too
http://i.techrepublic.com.com/downlo...ls_malware.pdf
and this - what is needed I suspect.
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/combofix/ < excellent guide.
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You will note that in my post I said "I wouldn't send that kind of warning out unless you are referring to a network situation. Then I would let the HMIC take care of it." HMIC = Head man in charge. That would be the expert. on your own PC, you should be fine. I also said that I have used it on several machines as a last resort. Which makes me an expert on personal use of the program. I've used it on everything from 98SE to 7 and have never had an issue when used at default settings.
False. On your own PC you MAY be fine. I am amazed that you disagree with trained windows security experts, and feel the need to continue to belabor the issue.
False. It means you have used it with no apparent issues, at least so you say. It in no way makes you an expert of any kind. We have hundreds of thousands of visitors here. We do not want to condone using Combofix on your own. Everyone has the right to do so if they please. But we will still warn them of the dangers!
A Guy
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