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    One of my computers got the conflicker virus and smoke started coming out of the case

    Discussion in 'Security and Anti-Virus Software' started by JWBlue, Apr 1, 2009.

  1. JWBlue

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    :wink:

    So what is the damage report this morning?
     
    JWBlue, Apr 1, 2009
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  2. whizzo

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    i've been wondering myself. the interwebz still seem to be running... so what's conficker done so far?
     
    whizzo, Apr 1, 2009
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  3. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    Bog, Apr 1, 2009
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  4. TeeJay 44

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    Had this today.

    Luckily, Budding told me to re install windows. So I did. Have just finished.

    All is working smoothly now. Wow, I thought I might have got a dreaded virus and all.

    Will check bank balances etc. tomorrow.

    Tired now.

    Cheers
     
    TeeJay 44, Apr 1, 2009
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  5. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    Nice try, TeeJay.
     
    Bog, Apr 1, 2009
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  6. TeeJay 44

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    :p :p I tried. Very few believed. Fun and all and +1.

    Cheers
     
    TeeJay 44, Apr 1, 2009
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