What is Conficker.C?
Conficker.C, aka Worm:Win32/Conficker.D, W32/Confick-G, and Trojan.Win32.Pakes.ngs, is a brand new modified version of the horrible Conficker worm which caused PC users' lots of headaches since being spotted in late 2008. Conficker.C is scheduled to attack on April 1st. Conficker.C will have the ability to perform many damaging acts to your computer. It will try to disable your Windows Automatic Update and stop you from accessing Windows Security Center. Conficker.C will prevent you from restarting in Safe Mode and delete all your system restore points. Other malicious deeds include the ability to disable some error-reporting and visiting security sites. It blocks DNS queries. If that wasn't enough, Conficker.C can also choose from a list of 500 domains to contact out of 50,000 (a whole lot more than Conficker.B's 32 out of 250). This is a hideous worm which is very difficult to detect and eliminate.
Conficker.C Bad Behavior:
- Conficker.C may install without your consent.
- Conficker.C may install other types of spyware/adware.
- Conficker.C may compromise your privacy and security.
- Conficker.C may be difficult to uninstall.
WARNING: Conficker.C manual detection and removal process is difficult. You're required to access sensitive files in your machine. NOT recommended unless you're an expert in this field.
Conficker.C Tips & Warnings
RECOMMENDED: Start free Conficker Removal Tool and automatically remove Conficker.C on your PC.
Why use the Conficker Removal Tool?
- Conficker.C is difficult to remove and sometimes hard to detect.
- Manually going through your system can prove to be time consuming and ineffective.
- You run the possible risk of damaging your computer or losing important data.
- To check for Conficker.C, we recommend you use Free Conficker Removal Tool.
How do I know I have Conficker.C on my computer?
Good question! The first step in detecting and removing Conficker.C is by asking yourself whether or not your computer has been infected. Conficker.C, as well as other unwanted software, can be difficult to detect and even more difficult to remove but knowing the Conficker.C symptoms can start you on the road to having a Conficker.C-free computer.
Conficker.C Symptoms
If you answer "yes" to any of the Conficker.C symptoms listed below, you may have Conficker.C or other types of parasites installed on your computer. Keep in mind that the symptoms of Conficker.C and other unwanted software infections vary.
Conficker.C may install without your knowledge or consent. Downloading shareware/freeware software or visiting questionable websites might lead to a Conficker.C infection. Once installed, Conficker.C can compromise your privacy by transmitting your personal information and downloading popup advertisements.
Conficker.C may monitor your surfing habits. Once installed, Conficker.C or other types of parasites can do almost anything. It can tracks which websites you visited or what terms you've typed. Spyware uses your information to deliver targeted ads to you. Also, data of your surfing activities may be sold to third parties.
Slow computer performance. A sluggish computer is one of the easiest signs that you have been infected with Conficker.C. Conficker.C and other unwanted sofware use your computer's resources to do its nasty tasks such as displaying popups or tracking your surfing activities. If you see your computer is slowing down dramatically or crashing a lot, you may be infected with an unwanted software.
Help! I have Conficker.C. What do I do?
Your privacy has been compromised and you no longer have control over your computer. What do you do? You panic and try to search for the number of a computer repair company? No! The best approach is to find a reliable anti-spyware program to run a spyware check. Once the anti-spyware software has identified the harmful files, you can easily remove all the files with a click of a button.
If you're not computer savy and you think you've been infected with Conficker.C, download Free Conficker Removal Tool to automatically remove any Conficker.C files.
Also, we recommend that you DO NOT reformat your computer, reformatting should be your last resort. Reformatting will erase the contents of your hard-drive and you'll have to reinstall every software you had before.
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conficker c which according to experts can strik
on april fools day
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Be aware that manual removal of Conficker C is a cumbersome process and does not always ensure complete deletion of the malware, due to the fact that some files might be hidden or may get reanimated automatically afterwards