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The first thing you must understand that a virus and worm are basically the same thing, while a “Trojan Horse” is different. Worms are actually a subclass of viruses.

One of the most disturbing types of computer worms or viruses, however, is a type of worm that carries passwords to x rated websites. W32/Melissa has been contained, but the virus spread at a rapid pace back in 1999 by integrating itself into program or data files.

The worm 32 virus (W32.Blaster.Worm) has a number of versions and all are hazardous to your computer. In fact, these pesky little viruses may make it difficult to connect to the Internet to download malicious software removal tools that can help.

The great thing about this free worm virus removal tool is that it updates once a month and reports if a worm or other malicious software program is found.

An Internet worm is a type of computer virus that can do everything form slow your computer down to a crawl to completely destroying files and disabling software.

You can download virus removal tools from trusted websites such as Microsoft word and Cnet or you can purchase a custom-made software removal tool. Dr. Safe Mode published the following information about how to remove viruses from your thumb drive.

All Conficker Worms are considered severe and each has the ability to disable important services on your computer. The worm might spread through file sharing and via removable drives.

If the attachment is opened, Ray’s worm will copy itself in the system directory under the name scam32.exe. It also copies itself into the directory “Recycled” under the name sirc32.exe, which is a hidden file. Then the virus creates three keys in the Windows Registry.

No matter where computer worms and viruses come from, the end result is the same – your computer will suffer some damage. Some of the damages cannot be repaired and others will disable or slow certain functions on your computer at the absolute worst times.

Worms, including the peanut worm, are actually sub-class of viruses. A computer virus is not unlike a biological virus. It is a self-replicating computer program that spreads by inserting copies of itself into other executable code or documents.

I-Worm can completely destroy your files or slow your computer down to near crippling levels. All a user has to do is open an infected email and the worm will begin doing its dirty work.

Some of the most sophisticated worms and viruses can actually tunnel into your computer and give users remote access to your computer.