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Originally Posted by TheBruce1
Combofix should Not be run blind, Combofix only targets certain infections, not all, ComboFix is a dangerous tool and is not for private use. It is strongly suggested by the creator of ComboFix that you do not download and run ComboFix unless you have first posted a HijackThis log, and the procedure is being supervised by an analyst at one of the forums that handles logs.
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Yes it can be - I've never personally had a problem with it but...
Do you think I would recommend running a program that would damage rather than cure?
You'll have to trust me on this one because there are several tools I use daily to remove these parasites, part of my work involves providing a non - destructive virus removal service mostly to small businesses.
All of them can be dangerous if handled in the wrong way.
I don't think DaveTheJag's PC is absolutely riddled with infections as he would find it difficult to even post here and I'm sure that dozens of hijack this posts will not be either neccessary or be welcome on this forum.
So confident am I that running combofix will remove this infection without any further damage that I'm willing to provide him with the name of my company (which I own) and a personal contact telephone number should he have any concerns.
It would be irresponsible of me to post a cure for this problem without first knowing what I was talking about and I see identical problems every week.
EDIT: Alternatives would be: Disable/Enable ActiveX Addons in Internet Options Programs tab / Manage Addons one by one until you find the culpret (or not) that's causing the problem. Run SpyBot S&D (as a clean up) but be very carefull when removing items that it suggests are problems.