Common problem: malware, solutions here

[steve2470]

I get Maximum PC magazine every month. This month's issue has a good spread on preventing and curing malware. Unfortunately, it's only available in print form right now. AFAIK, in November 2011 it will also be on their website, http://www.maximumpc.com

It's a good basic introduction to the entire subject. Hope this helps someone.

On edit: My bad, it's already there: http://www.maximumpc.com/article/features/scrub_your_pc_clean_remove_malware_four_easy_steps , posted on 9-6-2011

[Earth Bound Misfit]

1. RKill by Grinler @ bleepingcomputer is nectar from the malware fighting Gods...

If you're gonna use ComboFix: caveat emptor. Read this topic @ BC before running C-Fix: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic273628.html

[steve2470]

2. ah good to know that, thanks nt

[Earth Bound Misfit]

3. You're welcome.

Adding this for anyone who may stumble across this topic & NOT read the instrux @ BC

Note if you find ComboFix unavailable: There may be times when the developer will remove ComboFix
in order to update or fix reported bugs so the tool may be unavailable for download.

Never attempt to download ComboFix from sites other than BleepingComputer.com and Forospyware.com!

Other sites hosting ComboFix are not authorized mirrors and are hosting outdated copies of ComboFix.
These outdated copies can contain bugs that may render some machines unbootable.
Using unauthorized mirrors of ComboFix puts your computer at risk of not booting again.
Always wait for the official version to be fixed and released again.