april fools virus?

Philippines
March 30, 2009 11:59pm CST
what is conficker worm and if ever what should i do if my computer is affected..
5 responses
@kassdaw (591)
• United States
31 Mar 09
The conficker worm currently has 3 or 4 different viruses. So you can actually get different versions of the same worm. If your have a good anti-virus, anti-spyware, anti-malware, or something of the sort your computer will notify you as soon as it is downloaded onto your computer. Most software programs designed to detect any virus will also have a tool to remove the virus. If all else fails contact a local small business computer repair company. They can remove the virus and update your anti virus software. DO NOT take your computer to a large chain computer repair store like Best Buy's Geek Squad. You wont get your computer back within 5 business days and they wont actually tell you what is wrong or where the virus is located. You will also pay 3-5 times more by going to large repair companies then you would going to a local small business.
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31 Mar 09
Conficker is just another virus. It sits there, looking at a bunch of websites, waiting to be activated as part of a botnet. If you're on Windows and get the auto-updates, you're pretty much safe. The virus is still inactive at the moment: all it does is spread itself around. Detection and removal are simple enough: http://www.symantec.com/security_response/writeup.jsp?docid=2008-112203-2408-99&tabid=3
• Pakistan
31 Mar 09
Nod32 is a great virus tool
31 Mar 09
Great article on Conficker: http://www.geeksaresexy.net/2009/03/31/7-tips-to-avoid-being-a-conficker-april-fool/ How to avoid it, in 7 steps.
• India
31 Mar 09
never heard of such types of viruses,but i do a thing when my computer computer gets full of Trojan horses and viruses ,that cant be removed ,i just format my computer ,it takes 2 hrs 4 doing that ,its the greatest option that i always to when my anti viruses fail to protect my computer. but i don't think that most of the people do that .if u do this way then pm me.
• Philippines
2 Apr 09
just install nod32 and update then do a full system scan
• Pakistan
31 Mar 09
Use kaspersky or Nod32