The first thing you will notice if you have such usb-spreading-viruses (they come in different flavours e.g. ckvo, amvo…) is that when you double-click on a drive in My Computer (yes, Linux and MacOS users are safe.. so far). If the drive opens in a new window, it means you have the virus! So rule number 1: Always use the folder tree view to select a drive in My Computer. Why, because when you double click on a drive, it executes a windows file called autorun.inf on that drive. That file can execute any file specified in that drive. It’s like you’re literally opening the door to anyone knocking! Or you might want to turn off Autorun on your computer.

Next thing is to prevent that virus from spreading if ever the above happened by accident. To do this, rule number 2, you need a proper Firewall. I use Comodo Personal Firewall and it’s really efficient – doesn’t slow down your computer, and tells you every time suspicious programs attempt to write to disk or to use the internet (you’d even catch key-loggers).

Your antivirus might not necessarily be able to detect these issues, e.g. I have used Norton/Symantec and McAfee Viruscan. They gave me such a headache, especially by using 200MB+ memory, deleting my whole mailbox and preventing me from running Thinstall applications… Rule number 3 have a good anvirus: the bests I have found are Avast Home and AVG Free. Free and efficient and fast.

Common sources for this virus in Mauritius are the many schools, some universities and some offices where adequate measures have not been taken. Also the internet, when you browse underground sites especially using Internet Explorer. So rule number 4, do not use Internet Explorer 6.

Now what if you already have these viruses, how to remove them? That’s the big hurdle. There are steps that you can find many sites, if you search  ’removing ckvo.’ I’ll write another post for that soon…

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I have to say that I am presently surprised to find otherwise expensive options present in this compact hatch particularly electronic stability control, sunroof, projector headlights, heated seats to name just some. It boasts having a good crumple zone for crash security… but it’s a claim.

The best thing is the look. It is aggressive – finally appealing to the men (well the Vitz RS was appealing to a certain extent but not like the C10). it’s aggressive grill reminds you of the supercar Maybach Exelero and a decent taillights. The doors look very similar to the Vitz. The next best is the interior. The dashboard has a pleasant look and arrangement unlike the Vitz/Yaris (which I hate). The engine also seems to be inspired by the NZ series of Toyota. Mind you it won a Chinese engine award! Coupled with a CVT with 6-speed manual mode or 5-speed manual…

Well, it remains to be seen how good it is on the road and in crash test! I know only of the GWM Hover that has been tested for 4-star. Until it become available in Mauritius, I’ll dream a bit with these pics:

http://www.gwm.com.cn/eng/html/models/ch031_intro.asp

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