The comedian.exe problem

finbarrk

I am trying to go through the procedure listed in the sticky and I can't even get the comedian thing to run.
Why would this be?
It's a laptop thats used very little now but I downloaded the latest windows update first.

ActorSeeksJob

Probably AVG stopping you from running it

Just continue on with the steps

finbarrk

Still not working Actor even though I removed the AVG from the computer.
None of the stages in the process seem to work.

ActorSeeksJob

try this

Please download ComboFix from Here or Here to your Desktop.

**Note: In the event you already have Combofix, this is a new version that I need you to download. It is important that it is saved and renamed following this process directly to your desktop**

1. If you are using Firefox, make sure that your download settings are as follows:
   • Tools->Options->Main tab
   • Set to "Always ask me where to Save the files".
2. During the download, rename Combofix to Combo-Fix as follows:
   
   
   
   
   
   
3. It is important you rename Combofix during the download, but not after.
4. Please do not rename Combofix to other names, but only to the one indicated.
5. Close any open browsers.
6. Close/disable all anti virus and anti malware programs so they do not interfere with the running of ComboFix.

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   • Very Important! Temporarily disable your anti-virus, script blocking and any anti-malware real-time protection before performing a scan. They can interfere with ComboFix or remove some of its embedded files which may cause "unpredictable results".
   • Click on this link to see a list of programs that should be disabled. The list is not all inclusive. If yours is not listed and you don't know how to disable it, please ask.

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   • Close any open browsers.
   • WARNING: Combofix will disconnect your machine from the Internet as soon as it starts
   • Please do not attempt to re-connect your machine back to the Internet until Combofix has completely finished.
   • If there is no internet connection after running Combofix, then restart your computer to restore back your connection.

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7. Double click on combo-Fix.exe & follow the prompts.
8. When finished, it will produce a report for you.
9. Please post the "C:\Combo-Fix.txt" along with a new HijackThis log for further review.

**Note: Do not mouseclick combo-fix's window while it's running. That may cause it to stall**

finbarrk

I don't know whats up with it Actor , but this laptop just won't click on to any of the links from this thread.
I googled it and it's now downloading a RegCure scan.
We'll see how I get on with that.

finbarrk

Now they are looking for money!

finbarrk

I have just found out that this laptop will not open any link from any thread so it's not just the spyware ones.
Why would this be I wonder Actor?
Thanks.

ActorSeeksJob

Just the malware interfering

Can you transfer Combo-Fix over from another PC via a usb key ?

finbarrk

I'll try that Actor, thanks.