 Combofix Expired, Is this normal??? |
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 Nov 19 2007, 02:59 AM
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Nov 19 2007, 03:11 AM
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 Bleepin' Cynic Group: BC Advisor Posts: 5,695 Joined: 11-November 06 Member No.: 94,959 |
Hello adyjob and
 to Bleeping Computer.Combofix is a very powerful tool, and should only be used under the supervision of an experienced person (such as the good folks in our HJT team). I have read several posts on this forum from people who have totally hosed their system through incorrect use of this tool. -------------------- Christmas is a time when kids tell Santa what they want and adults pay for it. Deficits are when adults tell the government what they want and their kids pay for it.
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Nov 19 2007, 03:15 AM
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New Member Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 19-November 07 Member No.: 170,804 |
so, how do i able to use this programme again?
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Nov 19 2007, 03:25 AM
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Bleepin' Cynic Group: BC Advisor Posts: 5,695 Joined: 11-November 06 Member No.: 94,959 |
If you're fighting a malware infection you could do one of two things:
1. Post a topic in the Am I infected? What do I do? forum with a description of your problem. 2. Post a HJT Log (Preparation Guide for use before posting a HijackThis Log). -------------------- Christmas is a time when kids tell Santa what they want and adults pay for it. Deficits are when adults tell the government what they want and their kids pay for it.
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Nov 19 2007, 10:12 AM
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 Bleepin' Janitor Group: Global Moderator Posts: 14,074 Joined: 9-July 05 From: Virginia, USA Member No.: 26,513 |
Budapest is correct. You should NOT use Combofix unless you have been instructed to do so by a Malware Removal Expert. It is intended by its creator to be used under the guidance and supervision of an expert, not for private use. Using this tool incorrectly could lead to disastrous problems with your operating system such as preventing it from ever starting again.
-------------------- "THE BAD GUYS DON'T NEED A SEARCH WARRANT. ARE YOU PROTECTED?"
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Nov 21 2007, 07:16 AM
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New Member Group: Members Posts: 1 Joined: 21-November 07 Member No.: 171,415 |
How can combofix hose your system exactly if used incorrectly? it has two options, run or cancel, not exactly rocket science is it?
Plus the guy asked why had it expired and twice you didnt answer him!! To the original poster, there is currently a problem with combofix and its date verifcation. |
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Nov 21 2007, 09:37 AM
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Bleepin' Janitor Group: Global Moderator Posts: 14,074 Joined: 9-July 05 From: Virginia, USA Member No.: 26,513 |
Combofix has a built-in time out (expiration) feature which is there for protection against using outdated versions.
QUOTE How can combofix hose your system exactly if used incorrectly? Discussion pertaining to how Combofx works, what it can or cannot do is not avaible to the public in order to safeguard and protect the integrity of the tool from malware writers. ComboFix's disclaimer clearly states that it is a private tool. My warning in regards to possible disastrous results when it is used outside the guidance and supervision of an expert stands without further explanation. This thread is closed. -------------------- "THE BAD GUYS DON'T NEED A SEARCH WARRANT. ARE YOU PROTECTED?"
Microsoft MVP - Windows Security 2007-2009 |
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