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Re: Opinions on malwarebytes virus cleanup software?


From: "Perry, Jeff" <perry () KU EDU>
Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2008 16:32:10 -0600

I've had %100 success w/ Combofix with that particular virus although it
may take someone with a tad bit of computing knowledge if memory serves.

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Just an FYI, Combofix will clean up most versions of WinAntivirus in my
experience. Both are good tools. 

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I have used it a couple of times and it was the only software that I
could get to remove Anti-Virus 2009.  That is the extent of my use.

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Nathaniel Hall, GSEC GCFW GCIA GCIH GCFA
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Any opinions on this software:

http://www.malwarebytes.org/ <http://www.malwarebytes.org/> 

Our support staff is recommending it.

-- 
Gary Flynn
Security Engineer
James Madison University
www.jmu.edu/computing/security



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