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UBS Memory stick has a Conficker worm

Hi

Somehow the only file on my memory stick has got a worm.. see the following which I get when attempting to load the file at work..

W32/Conficker.worm!inf

Any suggestions how to repair the file and remove the worm please?

Thanks
RichT:)
RichT

Comments

  • BackOnTrack
    BackOnTrack Posts: 574 Forumite
    There's no sense crying over every mistake.
    You just keep on trying till you run out of cake.
  • aliEnRIK
    aliEnRIK Posts: 17,741 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Format the stick
    :idea:
  • Lendusapund
    Lendusapund Posts: 237 Forumite
    Hi

    I've got to work through the ideas on google before I format the stick as its got a spreadsheet on which I really need to keep (didnt backup to another backup).

    Thanks for all replies.

    RichT
    RichT
  • aliEnRIK
    aliEnRIK Posts: 17,741 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    I doubt youll manage to heal the file and keep it intact. Conficker is a notoriously nasty worm
    :idea:
  • Lendusapund
    Lendusapund Posts: 237 Forumite
    Hi folks.

    Still havent been able to clear the worm exactly however somehow a new file was created in my e-drive where my memory stick is. Clicked into it and it came up with a 'repaired' version.. as close as possible to when I last used it on Friday so saved as new excel file and am away.. 4 now anyway. The problematic file will go in the bin.

    Thanks everyone.
    RichT:)
    RichT
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