These include: Win32/Conficker.A, Win32/Conficker.B, Win32/Conficker.C, Win32/Conficker.D, and Win32/Conficker.E. If you remove Conficker then immediately install the MS08-067 patch.Conficker Worm is a computer virus that has at least 5 variants.
On non-Home versions of Windows (for example, Windows XP Professional, Vista Ultimate): Click Start, click Run, enter gpedit.msc (launch Group Policy Editor).Select 'Enable' and choose 'All drives' from the drop down menu.Under 'System,' double-click the 'Turn Off AutoPlay' option from the right hand pane.In the Group Policy window go to Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System.Here are the steps on how to disable the autorun in your computer: To prevent your computer from infection, avoid using flash drives and if you must then disable the Autorun. A strong password has a combination of letter and numbers as well as signs. This worm can spread through shared networks therefore re-examine the strength of your password. This worm is affects most of the XP operating computers therefore download and install this MS vulnerability patched that was released in October 2008. Check the last update date/time of your anti-malware software, install all critical updates from Windows and your anti virus then set Windows to Update Manually, to do this read my previous post in which I explained how you can do it by clicking here. Note however that this worm can gain access to your computer and change Windows and anti-malware programs auto updates. If you have them update them as soon as you can.
If your computer doesn't have anti virus and anti malware, buy one and install it as soon as possible. This worm will not affect Linux or Mac computers. This is the update of what you should know about Conficker/Downadup/Kido worm: A while ago, I posted the news about this worm, click here to read it if you didn't.
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