Virus Wanna Cry appeared on May 12, 2017. Other names for this virus: WCry or WanaCrypt0r 2.0

To date, there is approximate evidence that the virus has infected 135 thousand Windows computers and laptops in approximately 100 countries around the world.

The virus is blocking the computer. At the same time, it displays a similar picture on the screen:

The virus affects Windows computers. Microsoft took care of its users and released updates for all versions of Windows. These updates close the OS vulnerability, which allows you to avoid infection with today's version of the Wanna Cry virus. We must give Microsoft credit. It even released an update for Windows XP, which is almost 17 years old and has not been supported since 2014.

How to protect yourself from the virus?

First of all:

In order for your Windows to be as protected as possible from virus attacks, it is necessary to keep its updates up to date. For this:

1. On Windows 7, go to Control Panel > System and Security Windows Update.
   
   
   
   
   There you will see whether automatic Windows updates are enabled and whether there are any important updates available at the moment.
2. On Windows 10, go to Settings > Update & Security .
   
   
   
3. On Windows 8.1, go to Control Panel > System and Security Windows Update .
   
   
   

By enabling automatic updates, you have successfully completed the first step in protecting yourself from ransomware viruses.

Below are instructions for installing an update that blocks the Wcry virus from penetrating older versions of Windows.

How to install an update on outdated versions of Windows 7, 8.1, XP, Visa.

Let me remind you that x86 in the name Windows means 32-bit version. And x64 is, accordingly, a 64-bit version of Windows.

Windows 10 x64: does not require updates,

Windows 10 (1511) x86: does not require updates,

Windows 10 (1511) x64: does not require updates,

Windows 10 (1607) x86: does not require updates,

Windows 10 (1607) x64: does not require updates,

You must understand that the virus will evolve and change. Therefore, additional steps will be required to protect against it.

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Important! >

1. By Windows 10 the situation has cleared up a little. Everyone who tried to install updates on Windows 10 was unable to do so.
   Microsoft is monitoring the ransomware virus issue. They claim that Windows 10 is not susceptible to infection by this virus. Only if it has automatic updates enabled and they install successfully. Therefore, it is enough for Windows 10 owners to make sure of this, and there is no need to download and try to install the updates, links to which are provided below.
   Anyone interested can read those blog. Microsoft support, in clear English ????
2. Regarding the so-called “pirates”. That is, Windows installed unofficially, activated by all sorts of tricky keys, activators, etc., etc.
   I independently installed updates on several computers and laptops with this Windows. In addition, many of my subscribers have pirates installed. I only encountered an installation problem once. And even then, it turned out that the update was already installed there. Therefore, in my opinion, it is impossible to say that this update “inhibits Windows activation.”
3. And most importantly! All information presented in this article and on my blog is for informational purposes only. Everything you do on your PCs and laptops (if any) will be done on your own initiative.
   You alone bear full responsibility for your actions and the results of these actions..
   If you are not confident in your abilities, it is better to contact specialists.

Errors > errors that occur when trying to install updates.

1. Windows 7 x64. Error 0x80240037. This is most likely due to an artificial limitation Microsoft introduced in January 2016 for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. The gist in a nutshell is this. Microsoft wants users to install only Windows 10 on modern hardware (the latest processors and motherboards). It is tired of supporting outdated versions of Windows and does not allow a number of updates to be installed on PCs and laptops with modern hardware.
   Obviously, the computers of those who have this error fall into the category of “modern”. You can read more.
2. Windows 7 x64. Error 0x80070422. There is a whole footcloth from Microsoft for this error to fix it.
   She .
   Since this update is related to the operation of ports, it is quite possible that this error is related to the activation of the Firewall.
   Whether to do everything that is written there is up to you to decide. Of course, Microsoft will not give you any guarantee that after this “everything will work.”

Do antiviruses help fight the Wanna Cry ransomware virus?

On the Avast antivirus blog it is written like this: Avast detects all known versions of WannaCry. This can be translated as follows: Avast detects all known versions of WannaCry.

There are different ways to view this statement. But if you have Avast antivirus installed, then it will not be difficult for you to update its database and completely scan your computer [laptop].

If you don't have an antivirus, download it for free and check your PC and laptop.

I have detailed video instructions on how to download and install Avast. Video .

Is there a concrete guarantee against the virus?

Many people ask: If I install and enable automatic updates, scan my computer with an antivirus, basically do everything - will this be a 100% guarantee against this virus?

Of course no. In real life, there is no universal cure for all diseases. It doesn’t exist in virtual, computer life either.

Firstly, all the measures listed above will only help, with a high degree of probability, to avoid independent penetration of the virus Wanna Cry ransomware on your computer | laptop.

But a virus may be sent to you by email as an attachment. If you run it yourself, it will most likely infect your computer. In the same way, you can click on some suspicious advertising banner and you will also download and launch a virus.

In the end, the developers of the virus modify it. And the old remedies no longer help.

Should we despair? Of course no! You've taken precautions and enabled automatic updates on your computer | laptop, do you regularly update your antivirus program and scan your PC with it?

Great! Continue to live your normal active computer life. Just be a little more attentive and careful, especially on porn sites... Just kidding! ????

Everything will be fine!

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Wanna Cry ransomware virus: how to protect yourself. Simple instructions.: 26 comments

Version 10.0.10586
System folder at 32,
But I can’t find the corresponding link, it probably doesn’t exist for my system!?
The video lesson is clear, it’s just a pity that I can’t use your recommendations.

1. Hello, Evgeniy. I installed the update and restarted the computer. And the command line responds that it cannot open list and gfe. How to understand this? Install again?

   Eugene! It is me again. Now I tried again. The correct answer came, UV. Thank you very much for helping us. Promptly inform and teach how to defend yourself. Tatiana.

2. Alexander

   Thanks for the help!

Hello, Evgeniy. I watched your video, it’s very informative, but it didn’t work out for me. I did everything as you show. The screen displays “The update is not acceptable for this computer.”



3. Frolov Alexey

   Hello, Evgeniy. I watched your video, I seemed to do everything correctly, but the update is not installed. I have Windows7x64. The Offline Update Installer - Search for updates on this computer window appears.

4. Salnikova Tatyana