Removing Combofix.exe File!

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Removing Combofix.exe File!, How do you remove the combofix.exe program from a computer?

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flamingcranks View Member Profile	Oct 29 2007, 07:20 PM Post #1
New Member Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 29-October 07 Member No.: 166,248	I have a keylogger program installed on my computer to monitor activities on it . Unfortunately, during a Webroot Spy Sweeper scan of the computer, the program prompted my wife that there was a program logging keystrokes. She was suspicious and called Webroot who told her to install the combofix.exe program. She did and now the Keylogger has stopped working. It's still installed on the computer but somehow it has disabled the programs ability to send email reports to my office. How do I remove this program without affecting other programs on the computer? Moved from from the XP Forum. ~acklan~ This post has been edited by acklan: Oct 29 2007, 08:39 PM

katana View Member Profile	Oct 29 2007, 10:27 PM Post #2
MRU Expert Group: Malware Response Team Posts: 170 Joined: 13-February 07 From: Manchester (UK) Member No.: 111,512	ComboFix is "stand alone" program. It does not get installed and it does not run all the time. It scans, deletes any files that it "knows" are bad, creates a report and then closes. If Spy Sweeper flagged the keylogging program, then it is likely that it has removed the files it flagged. You may need to reinstall the program. --------------------

quietman7 View Member Profile	Oct 30 2007, 01:42 PM Post #3
Bleepin' Janitor Group: Global Moderator Posts: 20,204 Joined: 9-July 05 From: Virginia, USA Member No.: 26,513	You should not be using Combofix unless you have been instructed to do so by a Malware Removal Expert. It is a powerful tool intended to be used under the guidance and supervision of an expert, not for private use. Using this tool incorrectly could adversely impact your system and prevent it from ever starting again. Although someone from Webroot made the referral, I doubt they will accept responsibility if you use combofix on your own and something goes wrong. If your using it directly under supervision, then you would have someone to guide you should a problem arise. -------------------- "THE BAD GUYS DON'T NEED A SEARCH WARRANT. ARE YOU PROTECTED?" Microsoft MVP - Windows Security 2007-2010 Member of UNITE, Unified Network of Instructors and Trusted Eliminators

flamingcranks View Member Profile	Oct 31 2007, 07:32 AM Post #4
New Member Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 29-October 07 Member No.: 166,248	Webroot instructed my wife on how to install the combofix program by sending the instructions via email. Wants installed it's disabled the Eblaster program I was using to monitor the ativity on it. My question is how do I remove the combofix program without disabling my computer and losing my files? Please advise! JB

katana View Member Profile	Oct 31 2007, 08:34 AM Post #5
MRU Expert Group: Malware Response Team Posts: 170 Joined: 13-February 07 From: Manchester (UK) Member No.: 111,512	These instructions are for informational purposes only Bleeping Computer will accept NO responsibility if you use combofix without authorized help > Outdated instructions removed < This post has been edited by katana: Nov 22 2009, 12:21 PM --------------------

flamingcranks View Member Profile	Nov 2 2007, 10:54 AM Post #6
New Member Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 29-October 07 Member No.: 166,248	Thanks! That seemed to correct the problem.

mike gee View Member Profile	Nov 22 2009, 11:14 AM Post #7
New Member Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 22-November 09 Member No.: 406,368	is there anybody on line that can help me how to remove combofix, today is november 22, 2009, please somebody that had used it today or yesterday, because it will not uninstall, no matter wich way you do it, and no matter what you do, is there a way to uninstall it manually. please helpppppppppppppppppppppppppppppp NEVER MIND I FIGURED IT OUT MYSELF, IS NOT FAIR THAT THE CHANGE WASN'T POST IT BEFORE ON THE SITE. This post has been edited by mike gee: Nov 22 2009, 11:36 AM

rigel View Member Profile	Nov 22 2009, 11:39 AM Post #8
FD-BC Group: Global Moderator Posts: 11,239 Joined: 21-October 04 From: South Carolina - USA Member No.: 3,905	QUOTE NEVER MIND I FIGURED IT OUT MYSELF, IS NOT FAIR THAT THE CHANGE WASN'T POST IT BEFORE ON THE SITE. Those are the wishes of the author that created the tool. They will be respected. If you choose to run the program on your own - at your own risk - against all warnings... you will have to live with the consequences. -------------------- "In a world where you can be anything, be yourself." ~ unknown

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