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Agreed.. who brought it up anyways, anyone who knows stuff.. will not use combo fix unless instructed or they have test computers to train them selves
Agreed.. who brought it up anyways, anyone who knows stuff.. will not use combo fix unless instructed or they have test computers to train them selves
Only issue I've had from using ComboFix was losing Internet connection. But, was an easy fix.
John
I did not know it might foo bar the system, but I was already looking at a reinstall due to what I thought was nasty malware.
It did have nasty malware because combo fix simply made it work again.
A long list of programs were quarantined.
So if your stuck then go ahead, if you planned on a reinstall anyway.
+1 I agree. Using tools like these for the first time, you would need you to read instructions. some people just skip reading instructions and thinking they can figure it out for themselves, which is not such a good idea. if YOU use combofix on your own and something goes wrong, BAM! Your system would be Destabilized, possibly causing loss of data.
In the event something goes wrong with Windows after using CF, or a script for CF, System Restore may take care of the issue, and should be the first option to try.
If System Restore does not work, there are ERUNT (Emergency Recovery Utility NT) backups created by ComboFix when the user agrees to the CF disclaimer.
For Windows 7, the process of recovery is run from the Recovery Environment, if I recall correctly.
However, this process is not a casual undertaking, and neither is running CF.
I agree Combofix is a great malware removal tool, one of the best in my opinon. I would suggest you join their forums and have them teach you how it really works. It is very powerful removal tool if you have been trained to use it.
Welcome to Seven Forums ummon. Yes, that was the reason Jacee posted this thread. It is very powerful, and for trained experts. Anyone else is just playing with fire. A Guy
I'll let Jacee reply, as she is a security expert, and knows all the right places But here are some:
Am I infected? What do I do? Forum - BleepingComputer.com
Virus, Spyware, Malware Removal
Free Malware Removal | Community support for infected computers
SpywareHammer.com - Index
SpywareInfo Forum
Virus/Trojan/Spyware Help
What the Tech | Your Place for Tech Questions
These are all members of UNITE (Unified Network of Instructors and Trained Eliminators)
UNITE - Unified Network of Instructors and Trained Eliminators
A Guy