Vista and Conficker?

I write to inquire if MS will have an update for this threat? Not just a
removal tool after the event? Much thanks in advance for an informed opinion.

Patched quite some time ago. The threat has changed now.

I downloaded the Patch, and when I applied it, a message said something
like "this patch is not required...".

How can I tell if the patch or update is correctly installed (Vista 64)?


If the patch is 'not required' you probably already have it installed. Make
a note of the KB number and check your update history (windows updates>view
update history) to see if the fix has been applied.

The exploit Conficker uses was patched prior to Conficker being released in
October 2008. If Automatic Updates were enabled this was a non-issue.

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sec.../MS08-067.mspx

If you've already been effected the Removal Tool can remove it:

http://www.microsoft.com/security/ma...e/default.mspx

This is the link for the update I referred to:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sec.../MS08-067.mspx
Choose which operating system you are using and download the appropriate
update. If the update is already installed then a warning will appear on
your screen.

It wouldn't be part of the default build because, as far as I know, the
patch was released after Service pack 1. I've installed service pack 2 and
it still shows the KB patch in the update history window so maybe your
machine hasn't been patched?

You should make sure that your Anti Virus is up to date along with any
Malware/spyware software you have installed.