I would add caution that while MicroSoft is very sure of its patch files will block the worm. That it is still only 98% fool proof.

The truth is with April Fools worm (the 3rd version), nobody really knows what it is going to be like until April Fool's day.

but the best defense it to make sure everything is updated and don't visit sites unknown, download files unknown, turn off all file sharings, turn off remote access.

those that use file sharing sites such as limewire would be very susceptible to attacks.

fastest way to check to see if your remote access is on:

right click on MY COMPUTER>>>> Properties>>> click on REMOTE Tab>>> make sure the check is OFF

and always click on "APPLY"

the anti-virus/spyware can detect the first two versions. But the third version is what will happen on April 1st. And it is still an unknown.

*while the worm is classified as a "virus" it is more than that. Malware, spyware, greyware, rogueware can be added to this particular worm. That is why nobody truly has a TOTAL defense against it.

Other names for it and more info-

[ + Alias:
# W32.Downadup.C [Symantec]
# Trojan.Win32.Pakes.ngs [Kaspersky Lab]
# W32/Confick-G [Sophos]
# Worm:Win32/Conficker.D [Microsoft]
# Worm.Win32.Conficker [Ikarus]
# Win32/Conficker.worm.88064 [AhnLab]

* Summary of the findings:

What's been found
Capability to block security-related software by modifying firewall settings and by disabling security services, such as Windows Update, Norton Autoprotect, Kaspersky Anti-Virus, etc.

Contains characteristics of an identified security risk. ]
http://www.threatexpert.com/report.a...3303a68368e116

[If you’ve got it on your machine, only way you might know is if your computer suddenly accesses one of several popular sites like Ask.com, Baidu, Facebook, Google, Imageshack.us, rapidshare.com, W3.org, or Yahoo!. This is how the worm tests for Internet connectivity. (SecurityProNews)]

http://businessmirror.com.ph/adverti...n-april-1.html

more at Cnet.com -
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-102...CmoreStories.0

Well, what would we do without Jo?

The bottom line? Should we disable the auto function?
We do all the updates, so that should be covered.

Should I close Evernote? this has been giving me trouble this week. It runs on my bottom tray/panel. I am getting the feeling this should be closed.

Thank you for that remider!

If anyone has had internet problems "fixed" by making phone calls and them doing a "test"..yep..they are remotely going into your computer.

I just had to unclick mine again.

Thanks Muwah! I too, just went in and took care of the remote access.

You are a jean-you-us!

Thanks Moi....

We just did our laptop and this one.
The laptop had two choices..which was confusing. So we unclicked both.
It is newer than this machine.

Thanks Moi! I unclicked mine.

I'm on my Linux OS laptop right now and don't have anything important on it.
I don't know if this problem would even affect a linux based computer haven't searched on that, cause I can just wipe and reinstall if needed.

On my desktop - I am updating
xp from Microsoft
my zone alarm Internet Security suite - changed settings to deep scan and changed a few things to a higher level for awhile.

you might consider changing any settings to a higher level of security if you are comfortable doing it.

possibly turn off computer or lock down Internet when not using it.
you could also turn off your modem when not in use.
one problem with having 2 computers at the same desk is I keep typing or grabbing the wrong mouse or keyboard LOL.