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To prevent Conficker virus from infecting your Windows computer, you first need to disable the AutoRun feature. This can be done by downloading and installing certain updates manually for Windows XP or Windows 2000. Windows Vista users can skip this step as this is taken care of via automatic updates.
Steps to Avoid Conflicker on Windows Operating System:
Click Start, Run and enter gpedit.msc and click OK.
Below Computer Configuration, expand Administrative Templates.
Now for Windows XP, click System and for Windows Vista, click Windows Components then Autoplay Policies.
In the Settings options, right-click Turn off Autoplay, and then click Properties.
Click Enabled, and then select All drives in the Turn off Autoplay box to disable Autorun on all drives. Click OK and restart the computer.
I think this tip will really help you to avoid and escape from situation of conflicker windows operating system.
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Free AVG is very effective in detecting this virus. Applying a patch available from microsoft eliminates this vulnerability