Vista - Run a Conficker removal tool before April 1

**echrada** · 03-30-2009

Computers infected with the infamous Conficker worm will start scanning the Internet for instructions this April Fools' Day, and the results won't be a funny joke.

I'm publishing a special news update today to correct some misinformation that's been circulating and to give you a 1-2-3 approach that should cure most Conficker infections before April 1.

In a technical analysis, the nonprofit security group SRI International states that millions of PCs have become infected with Conficker. It's "the most dominating infection outbreak since Sasser," a worm that raced across the Internet in 2004, SRI says.

Writer John Markoff opined in a New York Times blog post on March 19 that Conficker's bot army "could possibly become the world's most powerful parallel computer." Something tells me this network isn't going to be used to search for signs of intelligent life in the universe.

Run a Conficker removal tool before April 1

**echrada** · 03-30-2009

Informatik IV: Containing Conficker

**microdude431** · 03-30-2009

Here is another good article with some tips:

7 Things You Need to Know About Conficker - Lab Notes by ExtremeTech

**MrNeeds** · 03-30-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by echrada

Computers infected with the infamous Conficker worm will start scanning the Internet for instructions this April Fools' Day, and the results won't be a funny joke.

I'm publishing a special news update today to correct some misinformation that's been circulating and to give you a 1-2-3 approach that should cure most Conficker infections before April 1.

In a technical analysis, the nonprofit security group SRI International states that millions of PCs have become infected with Conficker. It's "the most dominating infection outbreak since Sasser," a worm that raced across the Internet in 2004, SRI says.

Writer John Markoff opined in a New York Times blog post on March 19 that Conficker's bot army "could possibly become the world's most powerful parallel computer." Something tells me this network isn't going to be used to search for signs of intelligent life in the universe.

Run a Conficker removal tool before April 1

wouldnt it be funny if microsoft was playing a big joke on everyone, making them scared

sounds to me like googles attempt was a bit less malicious
Welcome to Google TiSP
and I quote
"TiSP for Enterprise
We're actively developing a higher-performance version of TiSP specifically tailored to small and medium-sized businesses, including 24-hour, on-site technical support in the event of backup problems, brownouts and data wipes."

**wizkid** · 03-31-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by echrada

Computers infected with the infamous Conficker worm will start scanning the Internet for instructions this April Fools' Day, and the results won't be a funny joke.

I'm publishing a special news update today to correct some misinformation that's been circulating and to give you a 1-2-3 approach that should cure most Conficker infections before April 1.

In a technical analysis, the nonprofit security group SRI International states that millions of PCs have become infected with Conficker. It's "the most dominating infection outbreak since Sasser," a worm that raced across the Internet in 2004, SRI says.

Writer John Markoff opined in a New York Times blog post on March 19 that Conficker's bot army "could possibly become the world's most powerful parallel computer." Something tells me this network isn't going to be used to search for signs of intelligent life in the universe.

Run a Conficker removal tool before April 1

On your link which one is the removal tool?

**smarteyeball** · 03-31-2009

Informatik IV: Containing Conficker

There are several .exes and zips on that page relating to various conficker versions.

**echrada** · 03-31-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by wizkid

Quote: Originally Posted by echrada

Computers infected with the infamous Conficker worm will start scanning the Internet for instructions this April Fools' Day, and the results won't be a funny joke.

I'm publishing a special news update today to correct some misinformation that's been circulating and to give you a 1-2-3 approach that should cure most Conficker infections before April 1.

In a technical analysis, the nonprofit security group SRI International states that millions of PCs have become infected with Conficker. It's "the most dominating infection outbreak since Sasser," a worm that raced across the Internet in 2004, SRI says.

Writer John Markoff opined in a New York Times blog post on March 19 that Conficker's bot army "could possibly become the world's most powerful parallel computer." Something tells me this network isn't going to be used to search for signs of intelligent life in the universe.

Run a Conficker removal tool before April 1

On your link which one is the removal tool?

Any of these should remove it
Conficker Work Group - ANY - RepairTools

**wizkid** · 03-31-2009

Ok thanks just running one just to make sure that I have not got it.

**Everlong18** · 03-31-2009

I just did a full format and reinstalled Windows yesterday, so, touch wood, I should be alright if it is all true. Will still run one of these removals to be safe, though.

Quote:

Conficker is basically an XP problem.

Ahaha

**wizkid** · 03-31-2009

OK I have ran the Kaspersky one on both my XP and Vista systems and they both report that there are no infections. So I take it I must be safe?

03-30-2009	#1 (permalink)
echrada Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Ultimate x64 SP2 Windows 7 7127 x64 869 posts	Run a Conficker removal tool before April 1 Computers infected with the infamous Conficker worm will start scanning the Internet for instructions this April Fools' Day, and the results won't be a funny joke. I'm publishing a special news update today to correct some misinformation that's been circulating and to give you a 1-2-3 approach that should cure most Conficker infections before April 1. In a technical analysis, the nonprofit security group SRI International states that millions of PCs have become infected with Conficker. It's "the most dominating infection outbreak since Sasser," a worm that raced across the Internet in 2004, SRI says. Writer John Markoff opined in a New York Times blog post on March 19 that Conficker's bot army "could possibly become the world's most powerful parallel computer." Something tells me this network isn't going to be used to search for signs of intelligent life in the universe. Run a Conficker removal tool before April 1
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03-30-2009	#2 (permalink)
echrada Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Ultimate x64 SP2 Windows 7 7127 x64 869 posts	Re: Run a Conficker removal tool before April 1 Informatik IV: Containing Conficker
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03-30-2009	#3 (permalink)
microdude431 Ultimate x64 SP2 44 posts	Re: Run a Conficker removal tool before April 1 Here is another good article with some tips: 7 Things You Need to Know About Conficker - Lab Notes by ExtremeTech
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03-30-2009	#4 (permalink)
MrNeeds Vista Home Premium x64 1,179 posts	Re: Run a Conficker removal tool before April 1 Quote: Originally Posted by echrada Computers infected with the infamous Conficker worm will start scanning the Internet for instructions this April Fools' Day, and the results won't be a funny joke. I'm publishing a special news update today to correct some misinformation that's been circulating and to give you a 1-2-3 approach that should cure most Conficker infections before April 1. In a technical analysis, the nonprofit security group SRI International states that millions of PCs have become infected with Conficker. It's "the most dominating infection outbreak since Sasser," a worm that raced across the Internet in 2004, SRI says. Writer John Markoff opined in a New York Times blog post on March 19 that Conficker's bot army "could possibly become the world's most powerful parallel computer." Something tells me this network isn't going to be used to search for signs of intelligent life in the universe. Run a Conficker removal tool before April 1 wouldnt it be funny if microsoft was playing a big joke on everyone, making them scared sounds to me like googles attempt was a bit less malicious Welcome to Google TiSP and I quote "TiSP for Enterprise We're actively developing a higher-performance version of TiSP specifically tailored to small and medium-sized businesses, including 24-hour, on-site technical support in the event of backup problems, brownouts and data wipes."
My System Specs

03-31-2009	#5 (permalink)
wizkid 64BIT HOME PREMUIM 187 posts	Re: Run a Conficker removal tool before April 1 Quote: Originally Posted by echrada Computers infected with the infamous Conficker worm will start scanning the Internet for instructions this April Fools' Day, and the results won't be a funny joke. I'm publishing a special news update today to correct some misinformation that's been circulating and to give you a 1-2-3 approach that should cure most Conficker infections before April 1. In a technical analysis, the nonprofit security group SRI International states that millions of PCs have become infected with Conficker. It's "the most dominating infection outbreak since Sasser," a worm that raced across the Internet in 2004, SRI says. Writer John Markoff opined in a New York Times blog post on March 19 that Conficker's bot army "could possibly become the world's most powerful parallel computer." Something tells me this network isn't going to be used to search for signs of intelligent life in the universe. Run a Conficker removal tool before April 1 On your link which one is the removal tool?
My System Specs

03-31-2009	#6 (permalink)
smarteyeball Vista Ultimate SP2 x64 : Seven Ultimate x64 1,688 posts	Re: Run a Conficker removal tool before April 1 Informatik IV: Containing Conficker There are several .exes and zips on that page relating to various conficker versions.
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03-31-2009	#7 (permalink)
echrada Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Ultimate x64 SP2 Windows 7 7127 x64 869 posts	Re: Run a Conficker removal tool before April 1 Quote: Originally Posted by wizkid Quote: Originally Posted by echrada Computers infected with the infamous Conficker worm will start scanning the Internet for instructions this April Fools' Day, and the results won't be a funny joke. I'm publishing a special news update today to correct some misinformation that's been circulating and to give you a 1-2-3 approach that should cure most Conficker infections before April 1. In a technical analysis, the nonprofit security group SRI International states that millions of PCs have become infected with Conficker. It's "the most dominating infection outbreak since Sasser," a worm that raced across the Internet in 2004, SRI says. Writer John Markoff opined in a New York Times blog post on March 19 that Conficker's bot army "could possibly become the world's most powerful parallel computer." Something tells me this network isn't going to be used to search for signs of intelligent life in the universe. Run a Conficker removal tool before April 1 On your link which one is the removal tool? Any of these should remove it Conficker Work Group - ANY - RepairTools
My System Specs

03-31-2009	#8 (permalink)
wizkid 64BIT HOME PREMUIM 187 posts	Re: Run a Conficker removal tool before April 1 Ok thanks just running one just to make sure that I have not got it.
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03-31-2009	#9 (permalink)
Everlong18 Windows 7 x64 1,287 posts	Re: Run a Conficker removal tool before April 1 I just did a full format and reinstalled Windows yesterday, so, touch wood, I should be alright if it is all true. Will still run one of these removals to be safe, though. Quote: Conficker is basically an XP problem. Ahaha
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03-31-2009	#10 (permalink)
wizkid 64BIT HOME PREMUIM 187 posts	Re: Run a Conficker removal tool before April 1 OK I have ran the Kaspersky one on both my XP and Vista systems and they both report that there are no infections. So I take it I must be safe?
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