How to Remove the W32 Worms
In 2008, the Conficker, or W32, worm and its variants began attacking computers worldwide. The worm infects Windows systems by exploiting security vulnerabilities. It reduces your machine's defenses even further by disabling scheduled updates and error reporting services. Most anti-virus software can detect the Conficker worm. Because the worm targets Windows-related software, you will have to turn to third-party programs to cure the infection.
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Instructions
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AVG Free Anti-Virus
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Download AVG Free Anti-Virus (see Resources). Double-click on the downloaded AVG file to install the program.
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Click "Start" and select "All Programs." Click to open AVG Free Anti-Virus. Press the "Scan Now" button on the AVG startup screen. Follow on-screen prompts for the removal of any infected files the scan identifies.
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Click "Start" and select "Control Panel." Click "Security" in Vista or "System and Security" in Windows 7. Click "Turn automatic updating on or off" under "Windows Update." Click the arrow under "Important updates" and select "Install updates automatically (recommended)."
Avast! Free Antivirus
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Download Avast! Free Antivirus (see Resources). Double-click on the downloaded Avast! file to install the program.
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Click "Start" and select "All Programs." Click to open Avast! Free Antivirus and follow on-screen prompts to scan your computer and remove any infected files the scan identifies.
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Enable Windows automatic updates as above.
Avira AntiVir Personal Free Antivirus
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Download Avira AntiVir Personal Free Antivirus (see Resources).
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Double-click on the downloaded Avira file to install the program.
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Click "Start" and select "All Programs." Click to open Avira, select the "Scanner" tab and click "Scan." Follow on-screen prompts to remove any infected files the scan identifies.
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Enable Windows automatic updates as above.
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