BleepingComputer.com: Using ComboFix in company

Dear all,

As i read license of combofix I am not sure that this software could be use in company? Before installation is notice that is software only for private use but i read from some other sources that is used in company too.

I have some computer which i would like to check with Combofix but i would like to know that using it in company evnviroment is legal,

Thank you for your answers,

Welcome to BC sseba15

Yes, Combofix's disclaimer says it is meant for for private use. The developer did not intend for his tool to be used any other way and it certainly was not intended for those running a computer repair business or for use in a business/corporate environment. This is because no one should be using ComboFix unless specifically instructed to do so by a Malware Removal Expert who can interpret the logs. It is a powerful tool intended by its creator to be "used under the guidance and supervision of an expert. Using this tool incorrectly could lead to disastrous problems with your operating system such as preventing it from ever starting again. If you choose to ignore the disclaimer, you run ComboFix at your own risk but it is not illegal to do so.

Further, when issues arise due to complex malware infections, possible false detections, problems running ComboFix or with other security tools causing conflicts, experts are usually aware of them and can advise what should or should not be done while providing individual assistance. When false detections are identified, experts have access to the developer and can report them so he can investigate, confirm and make corrections. Those attempting to use ComboFix on their own do not have such information and are at risk when running the tool in an unsupervised environment. Please read the pinned topic ComboFix usage, Questions, Help? - Look here.

Note: If you ran or want to run ComboFix on your own due to malware infection, please be aware that using it is only one part of the disinfection process. Preliminary scans from other tools like DDS, RSIT and GMER should be used first because they provide comprehensive logs with specific details about files, folders and registry keys which may have been modified by malware infection. Analysis of those logs allows planning an strategy for effective disinfection and a determination if using ComboFix is necessary.

If you need assistance with a malware infection that requires using ComboFix, please read the "Preparation Guide For Use Before Using Malware Removal Tools and Requesting Help".

• If you cannot complete a step, then skip it and continue with the next.
  
• In Step 7 there are instructions for downloading and running DDS which will create a Pseudo HJT Report as part of its log.
  
• When you have done that, post your log in the Virus, Trojan, Spyware, and Malware Removal Logs forum, NOT here, for assistance by the Malware Response Team Experts.
  
• If you already ran ComboFix, include the log (ComboFix.txt) in your topic. It should have been saved to your root directory, usually C:\.

This post has been edited by quietman7: 23 May 2011 - 06:57 AM

Hi quietman7,

Thank you very much for your prompt and very large answer. I know that I can broke OS (this not will be first time when i broke OS ) I use Combo Fix on my own risk ( i used it at home and my OS still work ) so that is the reason why i want to use it in company. I only wasn't sure that this combo fix license allow to use this software in commercial use


Please correct me if i am wrong but according you replay I can use Combo Fix in company (of course on my risk)

Thank you in advance,

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Yes at your own risk, without warranty of any kind as indicated in the disclaimer.

Thank you very much for your help,

Best Regards

You're welcome.