Spyware, viruses, & security forum: What exactly is ComboFix?

tool that should only be used with and expert guiding you. If you are all set with your problem you don't need it any more you should not use it again and can get rid of it. There are more explanations in this thread at Bleeping computer. Read the posts by Quietman and any of the others that are part HJT team or other staff there.

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic114269.html

As I understand it however ComboFix, unlike other anti-virus/anti-malware programs, has the potential to do major damage to a person's computer if used improperly (not by an expert). As I am not an expert, I personally feel better not having it on my computer. In the event that I would ever have a specific need for it, I will let a professional handle the situation.

Starfish

I am one of those who combofix /u does not uninstall it!! It also made THREE subdirectories on my C drive called ComboFix, and each one of them has a COMPLETE copy of my C drive in it!!!! It is now taking up three times the space I have installed on the disk -- CAN ANYONE help me?!!!

Thanks,

dorothy

Mickey..

Some of the specialized removal tools are detected to be a security risk, when in fact they're not. The Rkill tool is another. As is written here, "When flagged by an anti-virus or security scanner, it's because the program includes features, behavior or files that appear suspicious or which can potentially be used for malicious purposes. These detections do not necessarily mean the file is malware or a bad program. Anti-virus scanners cannot distinguish between "good" and "malicious" use of such programs, therefore they may automatically remove them".

If downloaded from a reliable source, it's not a problem. Its use doesn't come without warnings. You may find the below of help:

ComboFix usage, Questions, Help?
How to use ComboFix

Best of luck..
Carol

When i was using Combo fix , I was not very satisfied because it caused more virus.I was in more trouble after using it then i used many Anti-virus software's like Norton,Avast,kaspersky and now I am using Comodo Anti-virus and I am satisfied with it.,now I am not getting any trouble with it.