Command Center

1. Introduction
2. Using ComboFix
3. Forums to receive help analyzing ComboFix logs
4. Manually installing the Windows Recovery Console
5. Manually restoring the Internet connection

 
 
 ntroduction ComboFix is a program, created by sUBs, that scans your computer for known malware, and when found, attempts to clean these infections automatically. In addition to being able to remove a large amount of the most common and current malware, ComboFix also displays a report that can be used by trained helpers to remove malware that is not automatically removed by the program.
At this time ComboFix can only run on the following Windows versions:

• Windows XP (32-bit only)
• Windows 2000 (32-bit only)
• Windows Vista (32-bit/64-bit)
• Windows 7 (32-bit/64-bit)

You should not run ComboFix unless you are specifically asked to by a helper. Also, due to the power of this tool it is strongly advised that you do not attempt to act upon any of the information displayed by ComboFix without supervision from someone who has been properly trained. If you do so, it may lead to problems with the normal functionality of your computer.
It should also be noted that when you run ComboFix it will automatically delete files from the following locations:

• Windows Recycle Bin
• Temporary Internet Files
• Temp Folder

If you store files that you wish to keep in one of these location, it is suggested that you move them to a safer location rather than relying on the above temporary storage locations. Please note that this guide is the only authorized guide for the use of ComboFix and cannot be copied without permission from BleepingComputer.com and sUBs. Furthermore, the ComboFix program cannot be hosted at any other site without direct permission from the developer. It is also understood that the use of ComboFix is done at your own risk.

 Using ComboFix
If you need help with malware removal, then please create a topic at one of the forums listed later in the guide and ask for help. Please note that each forum has different policies, so please be sure to read any pinned topics and rules for the particular forum about how you should go about receiving help. If a ComboFix log has been requested by a helper then please create one by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is print out this guide, as we will close all the open windows and programs, including your web browser, before starting the ComboFix program.
Next you should download ComboFix from one of the following URLs:

• BleepingComputer.com
• InfoSpyware.net

To download ComboFix, simply left-click on one of the links above and you will see a prompt similar to the figure below.

• Close all open Windows including this one.
  
• Close or disable all running Antivirus, Antispyware, and Firewall programs as they may interfere with the proper running of ComboFix. Instructions on disabling these type of programs can be found in this topic.

Once these two steps have been completed, double-click on the ComboFix icon found on your desktop. Please note, that once you start ComboFix you should not click anywhere on the ComboFix window as it can cause the program to stall. In fact, when ComboFix is running, do not touch your computer at all. The scan could take a while, so please be patient.
Once you double-click on the icon, you may see a screen similar to the one below.

You will now see the first ComboFix screen as shown below.

It is possible that ComboFix, even on its first run, may have fixed the problems you are having. We strongly suggest that you still post your log into the topic that you are receiving help as you most likely will have infections left over that your helper will need to analyze further.

REFERENCES
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/combofix/how-to-use-combofix