Microsoft conficker patch and malicious software removal tool problems

April 1st is known for jokes associated with April fools day but in 2009 it will also be known for the Conficker Worm, but who will be affected and what can be done to help you and your computer?

You can visit this Microsoft article to learn about the Conficker patch and history of the Conficker worm; the article was updated just a few days ago. You will learn what happens on April 1st and how to protect yourself from the Conficker computer worm.

If you do get the virus then you will need to know what to do and how you can remove it. You may be surprised to learn that you may be unable to download certain security products.

In this article, Microsoft explain that some tools like “Microsoft Update” and “Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool” may not work if you have the worm. They explain that you may need to access the Windows Live OneCare Safety Scanner instead.

You can read our latest published news about the Conficker worm here.