Combofix
Details on how to use combofix (advanced virus removal tool)
Note: Only use combofix under the supervision of a properly trained malware remover person. Use at your own risk.
You may download the tool from here
1. Close all other applications, and do not touch the computer at all when Combofix is running.It will stall the computer.
2. Double click on the icon of Combofix.
3. You will see a security warning , just ignore it and click run.
4. You will then see a disclaimer, press 1 and enter to continue.
5. Soon, your registry will be backed up. Once the Windows Registry has finished
being backed up, ComboFix will disconnect your computer from the Internet.
Therefore, do not be surprised or concerned if you receive any warnings stating
that you are no longer on the Internet as your connection will be completely
restored at a later stage in the program.
ComboFix will now start scanning your computer for known infections. This
procedure can take some time, so please be patient.
6. While the program is scanning your computer, it will change your clock format, so
do not be concerned when you see this happen. When ComboFix is finished it will
restore your clock settings to what they were previously. You will also see the
text in the ComboFix window being updated as it goes through the various stages of
its scan.
7. When ComboFix has finished running, you will see a screen stating that it is
preparing the log report.
8. This can take a while, so please be patient. If you see your Windows desktop
disappear, do not worry. This is normal and ComboFix will restore your desktop
before it is finished. Eventually you will see a new screen that states the
program is almost finished and telling you the programs log file, or report, will
be located at C:\ComboFix.txt.
9. When ComboFix has finished, it will automatically close the program and change
your clock back to its original format. It will then display the log file
automatically for you.
10. You are done. You can attach the log to some of the well known forum for
analyzing of the logs. Example include: Bleeping Computer, Castle Cops, Safer
Networking.
Copyright goes to Bleeping Computer
Note: Only use combofix under the supervision of a properly trained malware remover person. Use at your own risk.
You may download the tool from here
1. Close all other applications, and do not touch the computer at all when Combofix is running.It will stall the computer.
2. Double click on the icon of Combofix.
3. You will see a security warning , just ignore it and click run.
4. You will then see a disclaimer, press 1 and enter to continue.
5. Soon, your registry will be backed up. Once the Windows Registry has finished
being backed up, ComboFix will disconnect your computer from the Internet.
Therefore, do not be surprised or concerned if you receive any warnings stating
that you are no longer on the Internet as your connection will be completely
restored at a later stage in the program.
ComboFix will now start scanning your computer for known infections. This
procedure can take some time, so please be patient.
6. While the program is scanning your computer, it will change your clock format, so
do not be concerned when you see this happen. When ComboFix is finished it will
restore your clock settings to what they were previously. You will also see the
text in the ComboFix window being updated as it goes through the various stages of
its scan.
7. When ComboFix has finished running, you will see a screen stating that it is
preparing the log report.
8. This can take a while, so please be patient. If you see your Windows desktop
disappear, do not worry. This is normal and ComboFix will restore your desktop
before it is finished. Eventually you will see a new screen that states the
program is almost finished and telling you the programs log file, or report, will
be located at C:\ComboFix.txt.
9. When ComboFix has finished, it will automatically close the program and change
your clock back to its original format. It will then display the log file
automatically for you.
10. You are done. You can attach the log to some of the well known forum for
analyzing of the logs. Example include: Bleeping Computer, Castle Cops, Safer
Networking.
Copyright goes to Bleeping Computer
posted by Ernest at
10:47 PM
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