03-31-2009, 02:46 PM
i don't know much about this stuff, but it's all over the newsso i went ahead and downloaded the microsoft software for disabling the thing. i hope it's helpful to anyone who hadn't heard about it. 
Check, protect your computer from worm Conficker
March 31, 2009
You may not see any outward signs that your computer is infected because the worm tries to keep a low profile. But here are some tips to checking your computer is OK -- and protecting it as best you can:
Windows' account lockout policies are tripped, which might make it difficult to log into your PC.
Some key parts of Windows are disabled, such as Automatic Updates; Windows Defender; and Error Reporting.
Slow network access and Internet surfing.
You're unable to access certain Web sites related to computer security.
Use a multilayer security software system with updated firewalls, if you surf the Internet.
Keep all of your security applications and operating systems updated.
Perform an anti-virus or anti-spyware scan every day.
Disable theauto play functions on your computer.
Monitor your operating system audit logs and your network traffic.
To read more about the worm, go to Microsoft Corp.'s Web site at microsoft.com.
To download Microsoft's software for disabling Conficker go here.
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Check, protect your computer from worm Conficker
March 31, 2009
You may not see any outward signs that your computer is infected because the worm tries to keep a low profile. But here are some tips to checking your computer is OK -- and protecting it as best you can:
Windows' account lockout policies are tripped, which might make it difficult to log into your PC.
Some key parts of Windows are disabled, such as Automatic Updates; Windows Defender; and Error Reporting.
Slow network access and Internet surfing.
You're unable to access certain Web sites related to computer security.
Use a multilayer security software system with updated firewalls, if you surf the Internet.
Keep all of your security applications and operating systems updated.
Perform an anti-virus or anti-spyware scan every day.
Disable theauto play functions on your computer.
Monitor your operating system audit logs and your network traffic.
To read more about the worm, go to Microsoft Corp.'s Web site at microsoft.com.
To download Microsoft's software for disabling Conficker go here.