Win32/Conficker worm threatens Windows PCs

[kinmel]

it is now understood that some 9 million Windows computers are infected with the Win32/Conficker Worm,  Microsoft have released a Malicious Software Removal Tool and though most of use are probably already patched against the worm, it can do no harm to download the Tool and confirm we are not infected.

[Simon]

Good idea, thanks Alan. 

[Sebby]

Thanks, Alan.

[trophymick]

Thanks Alan,downloaded and run it, all clear here

[Rik]

Likewise.

[Sebby]

I believe that the Malicious Software Removal Tool is downloaded via Windows Update monthly, and run upon boot in the background.

[kinmel]

I believe that the Malicious Software Removal Tool is downloaded via Windows Update monthly, and run upon boot in the background.

So it is !

[Simon]

I believe that the Malicious Software Removal Tool is downloaded via Windows Update monthly, and run upon boot in the background.

Spoil sport! 

[Sebby]

[Noreen]

BTW the MS Security Update was KB958644, you can check at the Update site to make sure that you have it, Oct 2008.

[Rik]

I suspect everyone here has long been protected, Noreen.