Saturday, April 18, 2009

Is my computer infected with the Conficker worm?

Is my computer infected with the Conficker worm?
Probably not. Microsoft released a security update in October 2008 (MS 08-067) to protect against Conficker.
If your computer is up-to-date with the latest security updates and your antivirus software is also up-to-date, you probably don’t have the Conficker worm.
If you are still worried about Conficker, follow these steps:
1. Go to http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=148275 to verify your settings and check for updates.
2. If you can't access http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=148275, go to http://safety.live.com/ and scan your system.
The Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool checks computers running Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows Server 2003 for infections by specific, prevalent malicious software—including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom—and helps remove any infection found. When the detection and removal process is complete, the tool displays a report describing the outcome, including which, if any, malicious software was detected and removed.
To download the latest version of this tool, please visit the Microsoft Download Center.
Try Only when you using Genuine windows software.

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