W32.Downadup.B Malware - Tool Symantec

[Tokyo2040]

Hello

In one computer with Windows XP Embedded detect dialy a malware W32.Downadup.B , and I like to know if the tool of Symantec delete 100% this malware or is batter to do a reinstalation of Windows?

And the ADC feature can use in windows xp - Sep 12?

Reading this KB - https://support.symantec.com/en_US/article.TECH93179.html I like to apply the recomendation :

Remediation: If you have infected computers

• Use the fix tool
  Symantec provides a stand-alone removal tool for Downadup, Downadup.B, and Downadup.C to help customers that are infected with this threat.
• Disable the Downadup domain blocking
  On infected computers, Downadup may block your connection to Web sites that can help you, such as www.symantec.com. To defeat this behavior, click Start > Run, and type the following:
  
  net stop dnscache
  
  This disables the blocking, and allows you to connect to security vendors' Web sites.

 

Regards

Miguel

[ℬrίαη]

Yes, it will remove it. This is very old malware for which a patch was supplied. Have you not patched this? This is the best course to take. Although I always recommend re-imaging, this was a fairly easy piece of malware to remove and the tool will fix that. Just try to get this box patched.

Yes, use ADC as well.

[Mick2009]

Hi Tokyo2040,

This article will help you as well:

Killing Conficker: How to Eradicate W32.Downadup for Good
https://www-secure.symantec.com/connect/articles/killing-conficker-how-eradicate-w32downadup-good