How to remove w32.downadup.b
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
W32.Downadup.B is a worm that propagates and infects computers by exploiting the Microsoft Windows Server Service RPC Handling Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. W32.Downadup.B will reduce security settings of compromised computer by ending security-related process and blocks them from accessing computer security websites.
Alias:
* Worm:W32/Downadup.AL
* Win32/Conficker.B
* W32/Confick-D
* WORM_DOWNAD.AD
* Net-Worm.Win32.Kido.ih
* Conficker.D
Damage Level: High
Systems Affected: Windows
W32.Downadup.B Removal Tool
1. Download the Downadup removal tool and save it on Desktop.
2. Double click on downloaded file, chose “Extract all files…” from the File menu, and follow the wizard’s instructions. You can use any other archiver, like WinZip. This will create a folder called bd_rem_tool.
3. Double click on the file “bd_rem_tool_gui.exe” (or just “bd_rem_tool_gui”). Make sure that all files have been extracted from the zip archive, because all the contents are required for the removal tool to run. Follow the tool’s instructions.
4. If you have Restricted Acccess (not Admin) on Windows Vista and XP, right click the “bd_rem_tool_gui” program and choose “Run as Administrator”. Enter the computer Administrator Username and Password when prompted.
5. Reboot your computer when scanning is finished.
Alias:
* Worm:W32/Downadup.AL
* Win32/Conficker.B
* W32/Confick-D
* WORM_DOWNAD.AD
* Net-Worm.Win32.Kido.ih
* Conficker.D
Damage Level: High
Systems Affected: Windows
W32.Downadup.B Removal Tool
1. Download the Downadup removal tool and save it on Desktop.
2. Double click on downloaded file, chose “Extract all files…” from the File menu, and follow the wizard’s instructions. You can use any other archiver, like WinZip. This will create a folder called bd_rem_tool.
3. Double click on the file “bd_rem_tool_gui.exe” (or just “bd_rem_tool_gui”). Make sure that all files have been extracted from the zip archive, because all the contents are required for the removal tool to run. Follow the tool’s instructions.
4. If you have Restricted Acccess (not Admin) on Windows Vista and XP, right click the “bd_rem_tool_gui” program and choose “Run as Administrator”. Enter the computer Administrator Username and Password when prompted.
5. Reboot your computer when scanning is finished.
