*&(@%#$! Malware!

Some people have way too much damn free time and access to internet-connected computers. Seriously. Mix in an ample helping of "Douchebag" and you have Malware programmers.

The number of computers on which I have to perform malware/virus removals on a regular basis seems to increase daily. Based on this I am going to hazard a guess that you have had or are having trouble with malware on your computer.

Well I have some good news for you, there is hope. Some people out there are using their free time to do good in coding up counter measures to all this *&(@%#$! Malware.

There are 3 Anti-Malware tools that I use most to deal with malware infections: Malwarebyte's Anti-Malware, SUPERAntiSpyware and ComboFix. I'll summarize each below.

There is a fourth indespensible tool which I use: www.bleepingcomputer.com/malware-removal/ which has the best Virus and Malware removal guides around. They are a one-stop shop for taking care of annoying computer issues. You should be able to find out how to remove whatever is bothering your computer there.

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware

MalwareBytes (MBAM) - the freeware edition can be used to detect and remove malware by launching the software and starting a manual scan. MBAM's malware definitions are updated constantly throughout the day and it has excellent protection against all the new malware that comes out. The are more advanced features you can purchase in the commercial full version which include real-time protection that will protect you from being infected in the first place.

SUPERAntiSpyware

SUPERAntiSpyware scans your computer for known Spyware, Adware, Malware, Trojans, Dialers, Worms, KeyLoggers, HiJackers and many other types of threats, and allows you to remove or quarantine them. It offers daily (manual) definition updates, as well as home page hijack protection and customizable scan options. The program includes a Repair feature that allows you to restore various settings which are often changed by malware programs, but usually not corrected by simply removing the malware. The free version lacks real-time blocking and protection as well as several other advanced options.

ComboFix

is an excellent freeware malware discovery and removal tool created by sUBs of bleepingcomputer.com. It scans your computer for known malware, and when found, attempts to clean these infections automatically. I have used it frequently to remove some of the most stubborn malware infections when nothing else would work.

In addition to being able to remove many of the most common and current malware infections, ComboFix also displays a report that can be used by experienced users to remove malware that is not automatically removed by the program.

It is hosted exclusively at http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/combofix/how-to-use-combofix

** sUBs welcomes contributions to help finance development ComboFix via PayPal via a link at the webpage listed above. sUBs is doing a great job and if you have the means please do donate.