BleepingComputer.com: ComboFix Cured My Infection!

I went to a file conversion site planning on converting a tiff graphics file format illustration to the pdf format. When I downloaded the pdf out on my e-mail in box my computer (A Hewlett Packard Compaq dc 5800 running Windows XP Pro) was overwhelmed by a particularly virulent strain of malware. I lost my internet connection and I could not start any of my programs off the icons on my desktop.

In desperation I searched the internet on my lap top and found a link to ComboFix. I downloaded it, moved it to a compact disc, and then transferred it to the desktop of my desktop. To install ComboFix I had to hit the install button before the malware took root in my system tray. Sort of like being in safe mode. Anyway, it worked! Couple hours later and my desktop was back in business as though nothing happened. Global Mod edit: ComboFix logs cannot be discussed outside of our malware forum.

Please see Blade's post below. If you have any questions, please feel free to PM me. rigel

This post has been edited by rigel: 20 June 2010 - 05:47 PM

Hello.

I am glad you got your problem sorted. However, for the benefit of both you and everyone else reading this thread, please be aware of the following:

ComboFix (CF for short) is intended by its creator to be "used under the guidance and supervision of an expert", NOT for personal, unsupervised use. Please read Combofix's Disclaimer. When CF is run without trained assistance, it can no longer be considered a "safe" tool. Using this tool incorrectly could lead to disastrous problems with your operating system such as preventing it from ever starting again.

You may find this topic to be informative - ComboFix usage, Questions, Help? - Look here

~Blade

Hi guys,
Blade, maybe you'll have some input on this, but having to try to read images is a little difficult with a screen reader. I use JAWS, and it can only read text-based screens. So, if one of the mods here could possibly take that text out of image format and present a live link to it that is readable by all, including the blind?

Hello chromebuster.

I'm actually a mod of the forum, and thank you for bringing my attention to this need. I will gladly transcribe the text of the image for you.

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Hope that helps

~Blade

This post has been edited by Blade Zephon: 30 June 2010 - 12:09 AM