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Using the Trend Micro WCRY Simple Patch Validation Tool

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Using the Trend Micro WCRY Simple Patch Validation Tool

Due to the vulnerability of SMB v1, remote code execution may be conducted on a computer. This will allow attackers to drop the WCRY (WannaCry) Ransomware and other infections on a computer. Trend Micro WCRY Simple Patch Validation Tool is a simple tool that can perform the following:

  • checks if Microsoft’s MS17-010 patch has been successfully applied on the computer
  • offers and allows user to disable SMB v1 on computer through registry key

Note: SMB v1 or Server Message Block version 1 is a protocol used to provide access to shared folders, printers or other peripherals between the network.

To use the WCRY Simple Patch Validation Tool, do the following:

  1. Click the button below to download the Trend Micro WCRY Simple Patch Validation Tool:
  • · Double-click the supportcustomizedpackage-ms17-010-chk.exe icon to run it.
  • Click Yes when the User Account Control appears.
  • Click OK once the confirmation window appears.

Note: If the tool detects that your computer does not have the required security patch, you need to update your Windows PC first.

  • Click Yes to disable SMBv1 on your computer. Otherwise, click No to end the process.
  • Once the SMBv1 is disabled, click Yes to restart the computer.