Wow, a lot to read and go through here.
Here's a start, before i go back and read the rest.
Adwcleaner is flagging Search Everything as Malware. Any one here have that problem. Who should I notify about this FP??
This was reported to Xplode on 8th Feb.
I would expect the FP to be removed on the next update.
I probably would give Combo fix a shot if; I thought is was a losing cause to continue cleanning
I can understand that.
is it also repair Windows in many cases where the infections have crippled Windows.
That's true.
It can also replace some infected system files.
The thing with Combofix is that most problems people encounter are because they haven't followed the instructions properly.
We tell people to download to the Desktop...... what do they do, stick it in the download folder or a made up security folder they have created.
We say to make sure all security software is disabled..... what do they do, leave their AV running.
Some will even try using their system whilst a scan is running ( they just can't bare to sit there and not use it )
The instructions we give are for a reason.... but people don't always read was is printed.
I am staying away from Hitman Pro as it used to have an awful reputation. I think at one point in time, it was even considered a rogue program, years ago
Rich wasn't quite right when he said:
Hitman Pro was never considered Malware
Versions 1 - 2 did used to install 3rd party programs and was considered to be 'rogue'.
But these versions were written by Mark Loman ..... these earlier versions have nothing to do with the latest versions of 3.
I'm new to Hitman Pro. I only used it twice.
That's twice more than me then!
Have never really felt the need nor the inclination to use it.
It can be a bit aggressive and have read about loss of usb ports, internet etc after running it.
Quite a few of the guys do use it, but I wouldn't on someone elses system.
At the end of the day, they don't even use their own definitions so this makes it harder to find out why something may have gone wrong and what caused it.
Their support doesn't seem to be the quickest thing around either.... so if you have problems you may have to wait for a response.
I use tools that i know I can get a quick response from the vendors and on the odd occasion have even had the vendor take over a thread for a short time to rectify an unusual problem.
But that's just me.
Which brings us to...........
Hi Mate! If it works for you, Go for it!!
Well said.
I would never use Avast or AVG.... but some people swear by them.
I stopped using McAfee about 10 years ago .... but my brother still uses it today ( no matter how hard i try to get him to ditch it )
Some programs work better on some systems than others ... it's what suits you that counts.
Remember the title of this thread is..
What's your favorite Tool for Malware Scanners??
So just because one program suggested isn't one that you would use..... doesn't mean that it doesn't have it uses.
http://www.microsoft.com/security/portal/mmpc/shared/ransomware.aspx
