Note: The latest horrible virus is set to hit on April 1st, 2009.
It’s calledConficker, and we’ll explain how to double-check you are safe.
Bad stuff, but they can usually be prevented.
To fire off the tool, you simply need to download the file from Microsoft and run it.
There’s no installer required.
If you were affected, the tool would remove the virus and alert you.
Since we’re thankfully safe, we got the friendly message that no malicious software was detected.
you’re free to nudge the “View detailed results of the scan” to see more information.
This is an important tool to keep around.
Once it’s done, you should get a report with the number of clean files.
It’s a simple and rather ugly tool, but it does the job.
It’s still not a replacement for real anti-virus though.
you gotta verify that your anti-virus software is enabled and properly working!
Note: We don’t necessarily recommend ClamWin for regular users, because it has no real-time protection.
It’s just what I have installed on this computer and I needed a screenshot.
It just won’t work.
you might also check the current security bulletins at any time by visiting their security bulletin home page.
If you look through the list of downloads, you’ll see the particular patch for your system.
This will take you to a long list of every update that has been installed.
