How to Protect Your PC from The Conflicker Virus

We provided you a list of solutions for the conflicker Virus.  Among the things that you can do to protect your computer from being infected by this damaging worm include patching your windows through the microsoft conflicker patch. You also have to update and check your anti malware software as your installed antivirus software may have been disabled by the conflicker virus.  Please follow the steps below to ensure protection.

Necessary Steps to Take:

Online Safety Scan: Use Microsoft’s online scanner to verify you have the Win32/Conflicker.B virus on your machine

• Vista Users will be redirected to a separate download)

Remove the Virus: There are multiple options to remove this threat from your PC.

• MS Malicious Software Removal Tool: A great utility that you should have.
• MS Patch to fix security issue used by Conflicker:  A must-have Microsoft patch
• F-Secure Removal Tool:  F-Secure's version of Conflicker removal tool.
• Symantec Conflicker Removal Tool: For those of you who are fans of Symantec, use this removal tool.
• MS Removal Guide: Microsoft's Removal Guide. 

Preventative Measures: 

• Windows Updates:  Make sure you have automatic updates turned on and frequently update your PC.  If you have a busy schedule and don't want to worry about it.  You can set the options to automatically download and install critical updates. 
• Anti-virus Software:  Whether you are a multimillion dollar company, or just the average computer user, you should have an antivirus software
  • Again, the Basics matter.  Update the anti-virus software.  You should have the virus defintions updated regularly and your virus license should not be expired.  (if it's expired, chances are the anti-virus program isn't providing you the proper level of protection you need.)
  • If you don't want to spend $ on a anti-virus solution, you can find free anti-virus software such as Avast! Home Addition. Available for download (Just register a account and the free license key will be emailed to you).
• Anti-Spyware Software:  Yes, those are the annoying pop-up ads and software that runs in the background, slowing down your computer.  Use something like Super Anti-spyware to remove them.  Phonyx Corp recommends you run a full system scan once a week or when there is a noticable degradation in system performance.
  • Available for download at: SuperAntiSpyware 

Call the Professionals:  Virus Removal can be tricky.  Phonyx Corp understands that you need to be running at 100%.  We can provide you with the system optimization that will not only protect your PC from future threats, but also configure your machine to run more efficiently.  

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to call or email at (937) 558-0738 or simple@phonyx.com

The Phonyx Team