What link are you trying to download from?
Please see the authorized
How to use ComboFix guide.
Next you should download ComboFix from one of the following URLs:
- BleepingComputer.com
- ForoSpyware.com
To download ComboFix, simply left-click on one of the links above and you will see a prompt similar to the figure below.
Click on the
text highlighted in blue in that guide.
Also be aware that
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. 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. 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.
Using ComboFix 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. ComboFix was
never meant to be used as a general purpose malware scanner like SuperAntispyware or Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware which scan individual drives or different folders on a computer for viruses.
Edited by quietman7, 06 January 2011 - 07:47 PM.