Need help asap-combofix wiped me out just now

OK-previous forum I had problem with auto disabling.Did it.then I downloaded Combofix (from bleepingcomputer site).Ran it.Well,message came up I do not have Microsoft recovery installed!Hello!!!what have I been saving the restore point to????asked if I wanted to install..checked NO.Then Box came up:Application wants to scan "catchme.tmp".Said No,then same message with IE..again,No.Then blue screen with Combofix ran:about line 32,message came up:IE must disconnect-saw it said PEV.exe problem (in C/ documents in temp file).Combo still ran(didnot send).Well,see below.It cleaned me out.It rebooted,on the desktop-have no programs in system,all files are gone.EVERYTHING removed except recycle bin,IE and I can,obviously,see my Cable moden connections.Do I crash completely and redo everything with disks I have? Should I wipe out completely??What do I do?Did I get a corrupted Combofix??did the autorun disable 'incite'this deletion? Grandma is whizzed off and looking at a blue screen startup with NADA installed.Need help,guys-asap : (((((((((( I ran ComboFix 'cause everyone loves it and said we should have it.I got it alright : cry

 

add this info:I FOUND everything thru back door.It is there.EXCEPT:ran Malwarebytes-FOUND viruses-BUT!!computer drive BLEEPED-computer shut off!!Just rebooted-running scan again to see if I can find the infection.I knew it as soon as the darn Combofix started.I was going to flip off the 'puter.Next tuime,will listen to myself!LOL Do you think I should just crash and reboot with discs all over?? Here are files:

 

I Read the other replies:I do not have the icon on desktop.I was able to manually restore some of my files to desktop.Right now I am searching for the Combo.exe file to send to desktop.Or??? I have one file: SetPath.Bat
FYI-have most of my files corrupted.BleachBit had hidden attachment to stop a lot of scans,removals etc.Ditto for Malwarebytes.I am just crashing the entire computer and starting over.The "problem"is deeper than one thinks,I believe.I am seeing blocks,added attachments for "unknown",redir,key registry alteration.I do not think that this is a "simple"fix.Dumb as I am,I will listen to my gut and crash.Thanks!!Sincerely appreciate your rapid response to this problem.One thing I found discerning (my reason to crash)Malwarebytes crashed when viruses were found and computer closed,rebooted!Upon second rescan-NOTHING!no virus.THEN,I opened all mbam files etc.There were new hidden attachments added at the EXACT TIME Combofix crashed..exe files,others were deeply altered.Hope this little bit assists.Off to crash and Burn now.THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!!Grandma

 

BTW-just reread the quarantine.How did autorun "restart"when it was disabled??Saw file running in D/ autorun.
One quick question?when I redo entire computer:is this combox fix corruption still there?do I need to wait before I crash and re do??

 

I know-apologies.I am in my 60's and real tired.I try.I attached the unknown files for you.I HAVE NO combofix.exe.cANNOT UPLOAD TO YOU:
Upload Errors
COMBOFIX.EXE-301D4E7B.pf:
Invalid File
COMBOFIX-DOWNLOAD.CFXXE-2BE3D9AE.pf:
Invalid File

ONLY 2 files I have outside of the txt,pdf and bat files.I have over 100 corrupted files in the prefetch.OK-will shut up now and wait.

 

ok-you better tell me what to do.I am very afraid I will do it wrong.SO SORRY.

 

followed exactly.I do not have the icon.I have only the Combofix.exe showing on desktop

 

OK-it JUST came up on the desktop-the ICON now appears where the combofix.exe "box" was.My computer is slowing and hanging now.I really am sorry.But I am a gnat in you "guys" expertise!Blessings for bearing with me.

 

I am printing out all instructions.When I am completed I shall return to this post with followup.I will be gone at least 1 hour.Have to give meds to my rescue dogs.<sigh>tough getting old.You are a person of professional abilities to the nth degree,patient,understanding.You may be a MajorGeek,but you are also one hell of a Major person! Be Proud! SALUTE,BABY! See you later.

 

<sigh>No Luck..did exactly what was written.Did click,Start>run,typed notepad.Then the untitled new notepad box came up.Did cut/paste.Saved as CFscript.txt in Ansi on desktop.No Icon.Just txt 'blue notepad icon'. what did I do wrong?what does the CFscript Icon supposed to look like?

 

Oh,God,It does<head is bowed in shame>.I was looking for some fancy little picture in a box.Will do now.Give me a few to return.

 

:clap you guys rock! I am only user on this computer.So,no other accounts.ALL BACK,esp my beloved HJT and my MAJORGEEKS link :heart!!!!
I ran F8 both Admin/owner.Only items amiss6)redir were back for microsoft,But HijackThis easily removed AND in the privacy folders-MAJORGEEKS was blocked,along with bleeping computers,and all the https sites I had!Easy change.Lightening fast fix you gave.THANK YOU.What can I do now??

 

well,just ran search for both files.came up in seconds-dropped open property box and hide.Rebooted.No problems.Thank you.Um,like in a "forum"someone said to check all the redirect links from microsoft.It was just re-routing for marketing purposes.They were 'harmless'files.Believe me when I say I learned the hard way from HJT.After some crashes,I began education quickly.You see,I am a firm believer in privacy,freedom (am old hippy leftover ).Microsoft?Their marketing tactics are annoying.For instance,right here on MajorGeeks?scrolling down over the greenhighlighted areas?Bing comes up with pop up for their products.And my pop up blocking is med-hi! Any computer 'tool'must be used with discretion and knowledge.In 2 instances of "forum" and both times I needed help after following "what to download" and warning on what to "delete".Seriously?who ever anticipated a 'messed-up' Combofix?It happens.But I learned alot from this nasty experience.It will not happen again.I will not be running ComboFix.It fixed me too well!You may get me once,but not twice!THANK YOU THANK YOU.EVERYONE on Forum is Special and Helpful.And,yes,the MajorGeeks admin certainly rock.
ps uninstall HJT?RFLMAO..that sucker saved me many a time!!
GOOD NIGHT!GOD BLESS!remember:computers are tools,not your precious life!enjoy downtime!They break,fix them.You mess up?fix yourself!Hugs to some of the best people on the planet are right here on this forum!!!Grandma:dood

 

I know this will whizz you off.Everything was quite fine after I followed your instructions.To the letter.Having said that?Removal of Combofix from the computer was a new experience.It cannot be removed.In addition,my pic files had the .vir still in there.AFTER the fix.My Photo Explosion was gone from the Desktop.Try and remove Combofix.What else besides the F8 can one do to remove?The .exe files showed.The properties were all blanked out.Unable to remove.That was in F8 admin.I may not be a professional programmer,but I do utilize syllogistic reasoning and Venn logic in decision making.Blame my "setting" for non-allowance of removal?Not logical.Other files affiliated with said problem were removed.Nothing else BUT Combofix was removed.Everything had to be directly verifiable correlated to said program.Your extended Help was/is deeply appreciated.Understand this,not one single fix/programmer/human is infallible.One will never truly understand why it works for one person and not another.Different extrapolating factors,variables etc are never quite analyzed.We use general statistics only.I know you hate reading run-on in what you consider non-germane to the issue.I believe it is!This Combofix issue is not cut and dry for starters.Critique:most programmers think issues are resolved when the medium Bell Curve is achieved.No.The people/issues with variables who fall either flat or peaked out are the ones ignored. Philosophy,statistics,programming et al are one unique blend.Like life,there is always the questioning 'oddball'.I am one of them.When things "do not compute',people like me must be there to question!And,you:major are the ones I seek answers from.Bless you for being there.Grandma(who will not die and go away!)BTW:I do not wish to overextend the kindness and generosity of your expertise.Remember this:my computer was tippy top before I downloaded the Combofix.It is irrelevant and ignorant to blame anyone.Like blaming a particular for Google 'issues'.Failure is inherent,especially in this day and age of mass computers.We only fail when we stop trying.I know I just made you :mad.I wrote this because I do CARE!I hope people read it and think.I have exploited your forum for philosophical gain to all!Not so bad considering what others do.Amen,Major! Enjoy.You and the others are precious few individuals that society needs.

 

Yep! I "mist"it.I am in a fog.But,my dear,you read it.You know I appreciate you : )

I crashed,redid the entire computer!My ocd kicked in.I did follow what you said to do!Honest! I am a-ok now.Running tip-top.Passed all the recommended online tests:No open ports,No hidden files,etc.No recommendations for me.I am real (ethically firm)about privacy!

ChasLang-YOU DA BEST!! And all the other forum people!:dancer
YOU ROCK!YOU REALLY HELP.Hands Down.

for now,no Combofix for me.BUT-MAYBE!!I never close the door if a MAJORGEEKS says so!