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Clicking on that link, only a FreeScan button, some ads, and &quot;how to use combofix&quot; but nothing else. &nbsp;No instructions. &nbsp;It wants me to join. <br />
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Do you know if Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware would work? &nbsp;Otherwise, I'll Bleepingcomputer and see if more info appears?
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Clicking on that link, only a FreeScan button, some ads, and "how to use combofix" but nothing else.  No instructions.  It wants me to join.

Do you know if Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware would work?  Otherwise, I'll Bleepingcomputer and see if more info appears?

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Depending on the type of virus, MalwareBytes may not be able to remove the infection completely.<br />
Is there another PC you can go to the site and download the combofix.exe from?<br />
You would only then have to copy it to your desktop with either a flash drive or external drive.<br />

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Depending on the type of virus, MalwareBytes may not be able to remove the infection completely.
Is there another PC you can go to the site and download the combofix.exe from?
You would only then have to copy it to your desktop with either a flash drive or external drive.


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Got it. &nbsp;Will give this a shot, will wait for call back if it is successful.
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Got it.  Will give this a shot, will wait for call back if it is successful.

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A friend clicked on a virus scanner alert saying he was infected, and click now to activate. &nbsp;Unfortunately, his system is royally screwed now. &nbsp;What would be the best way to remove this bug?
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A friend clicked on a virus scanner alert saying he was infected, and click now to activate.  Unfortunately, his system is royally screwed now.  What would be the best way to remove this bug?

VIRUS ALERT TURNS OUT TO BE A TROJAN

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Anti-Virus Apps

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