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[Blade81]

Boot Windows into safe mode and run ComboFix /uninstall command there.

[Biads]

I just tried running combo fix in safe mode, it still gave the mcafee warning.

The scan didn't run as combo fix has expired, so I'll redownload, but this is probably a good thing.

The only way I know how to run combo fix is by just clicking on it, what do you mean "uninstall"?

Also, just to double check my computer should be in safe mode, not safe mode recovery and not safemode w networking, correct?

And last question, do you recommend I uninstall mcafee and instead use agree anti virus? Mcafee is often probematic. What would you do? In the near future I'm thinking if purchasing kaspersky, but until then...

Thanks, you'll be rid if me and my incessant questioning soon!!!!

All you help has been so so so appreciated, I'm really thankful for your sticking with this!

[Biads]

Oh just to clarify by safemode recovery I mean run in safe mode, an then select the recovery console rather than the normal xp one?

[Blade81]

Hi,

The only way I know how to run combo fix is by just clicking on it, what do you mean "uninstall"?

My earlier instructions:

Now lets uninstall ComboFix:

* Click START then RUN
* Now copy-paste Combofix /uninstall in the runbox and click OK

Do that in safe mode (press f8 and select safe mode)

And last question, do you recommend I uninstall mcafee and instead use agree anti virus? Mcafee is often probematic. What would you do? In the near future I'm thinking if purchasing kaspersky, but until then...

"agree anti virus"? Do you mean Antivir, Avast or AVG by any chance? Haven't heard of agree anti virus

[Biads]

Sorry I think I was a bit tired when I sent that last message.

By "Agree AntiVirus" what I mean is I started writing Avast, then I wanted to type "a free" and then my brain just temporarily died.

OK, back to securing the computer!

[Blade81]

Ok, thanks for explaining that . Avast is a good free option.

[Biads]

Hmm...

I think my computer is ok... but I'm not sure. So before I release you I'm going to quickly outline hte few things that worry me:

Every time I reboot my computer for a moment a baloon comes up saying that my firewall has been turned off, but every time I check my firewall it is actually turned on.

McAfee also glows red every time I reboot.

And just now this thing called "Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool" just popped up, saying it has found Malware.

Si this a real or fake program? I have no idea anymore...

[Blade81]

Every time I reboot my computer for a moment a baloon comes up saying that my firewall has been turned off, but every time I check my firewall it is actually turned on.

McAfee also glows red every time I reboot.

Security Center may check readiness in earlier phase than protection is running. If both alerts disappear soon after then that's ok.

And just now this thing called "Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool" just popped up, saying it has found Malware.

Si this a real or fake program? I have no idea anymore...

Do you have a screenshot to share?

[Biads]

Hello,

Sorry, no screen shot. It only popped up once, and I'm not sure it will pop up ever again... Weird.

Anyway, 30 odd posts later I can say my computer is working MUCH MUCH MUCH better than it was before thanks to you!

So thank you SO much for all of your help.

You're now free

Take care, and all the best!

[Blade81]

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