 Removing Combofix.exe File!, How do you remove the combofix.exe program from a computer? |
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 Oct 29 2007, 07:20 PM
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Moved from from the XP Forum. ~acklan~ This post has been edited by acklan: Oct 29 2007, 08:39 PM |
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Oct 29 2007, 10:27 PM
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 MRU Expert Group: HJT Team Posts: 142 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. --------------------   .jpg)  |
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Oct 30 2007, 01:42 PM
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 Bleepin' Janitor Group: Global Moderator Posts: 14,074 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?"
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Oct 31 2007, 07:32 AM
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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!
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Oct 31 2007, 08:34 AM
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MRU Expert Group: HJT Team Posts: 142 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 To uninstall ComboFix.exe without removing any backups of files that it deleted Right click ComboFix.exe and select delete  To uninstall ComboFix.exe And all Backups of files that it deleted
You may need to reinstall your Eblaster program for it to function. -------------------- |
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Nov 2 2007, 10:54 AM
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New Member Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 29-October 07 Member No.: 166,248 |
Thanks! That seemed to correct the problem.
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