Win32.Conficker .C : Tips To Remove It Completely From Infected Windows PC

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Win32.Conficker .C is also known as Downdup, Kido, Downup. It is entitled as a PC worm which targets Windows Operating System. It surfaced in the year of November 2008. This malware uses some dictionary attacks on the administrator’s passwords to spread while generating a botnet which is very difficult to encounter because it uses some more advanced malware infection techniques. It is a very rapidly spreading worm which targets a vulnerability MS08-067 of Windows OS. It infect about 600,000 systems worldwide as it connected with a botnet. It commonly distributed to the users systems with the help of Infected USB sticks, system vulnerability exploit kits, spam emails, and similar infecting methods. It restricts you to access security related sites, Windows Security Center, Windows Error reporting and Windows Defender. It also has ability to replicate itself through using networks from one system to another to make new victims.

Win32.Conficker .C : Technical Analysis

Name	Win32.Conficker .C
Type	Worm
Risk	High
Discovered	November 2008
Generated Commands	comaddin32.dl, explorer.exe, svchost.exe or services.exe command in the Task Manager
Delivery method	Unprotected USBs, System exploit kits, Spam emails, botnets etc.
Aliases	Win32/Win32.Conficker .C.A W32.Downadup W32/Win32.Conficker .C.worm WORM_DOWNAD.AD Net-Worm.Win32.Kido.cn

Real reasons behind the malicious attacks of Win32.Conficker .C on your system

Win32.Conficker .C worm hit your PC by following various unwanted infecting tactics to damage it. It comes on your device by copying itself to your Windows administrator folder. It infect your machine when you sharing files using external media drives like USB stick, external hard drive and memory cards that is already used on various computers. It added some malicious files into your media drives and when you use it on your PC then it auto play itself and infection get into it. Some other methods are file sharing using peer to peer, opening of spam email attachments, clicking on suspicious links and security exploit kits and so on.

Real Risk Associated With Win32.Conficker .C

Similar to most of the worms Win32.Conficker .C is works as combo threat by combing several features of different approaches. Once it inside of your PC then it does so many unwanted works which takes your system into some crucial conditions where it is not an easy task to remove it completely. It replaces your system settings, automatic backup settings, deletes restore points, disable your security features and connect your system with some malicious web servers to damage from remote locations. So you should use a strong anti-malware to remove Win32.Conficker .C from your infected PC.

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Steps to Delete Win32.Conficker .C

Step: 1 Restart your Windows PC in Safe Mode

Find the complete details on how to Reboot your PC in Safe Mode (if you are a novice, follow the above given instructions on how to boot up your PC in Safe mode irrespective of the Windows Version that is being used as Windows XP, 7, Win 8, 8.1 and Windows 10)

Step:2 Remove Win32.Conficker .C from Task Manager

Press CTRL+ALT+DEL simulataneously to open Task manager. Find Win32.Conficker .C Related processes or any other suspicious processes that are running on it. Now Select and delete Win32.Conficker .C virus from Task Manager at once.

Step:3 How to Delete Win32.Conficker .C Related Startup Items

Press Win + R together and Type “msconfig”.

Now press Enter Key or Select OK.

“Startup” option is to be selected on the Pop-up Window Tab

Now Search for Win32.Conficker .C Related applications on Startup Items

Now Uncheck all Unknown or Suspicious items from “System Configuration” related to Win32.Conficker .C

Now Click and Select Restart to Start your Computer in Normal Mode

Step: 4 How to Delete Win32.Conficker .C from Windows Registry

1. Press Win + R in combination to Open Run Box, Type regedit on the search box and press enter.
2. This will Open the registry entries.
3. Find Win32.Conficker .C related entries from the list and carefully delete it. However be careful and do not delete any other entries as this could severely damage the Windows Component.

Also, after completing the above steps, it is important to search for any folders and files that has been created by Win32.Conficker .C and if found must be deleted.

Step 5 How to View Hidden Files and Folders Created by Win32.Conficker .C

1. Click on the Start Menu
2. Go to Control Panel, and Search for folder Options
3. Click on view hidden files and folders Options, For your convenience, we have included complete process on how to unhide files on all Windows Version. This will delete all the files and folders associated with Win32.Conficker .C that was existing on your compromised system.

Still, if you are unable to get rid of Win32.Conficker .C using manual steps, you need to scan your PC to detect Win32.Conficker .C.

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