Error message

[Gary Thorn [MVP-Windows Technologies/Xbox]]

>-----Original Message-----
>I am receiving a WIN32 error message then my computer
>shuts down. What is this and how do I get rid of it?
>Any help would be appreciated.
>Thanks
>.


This a virus called w32.Blaster.Worm

Patch from Microsoft:
http://tinyurl.com/h84v
More info from MS:
www.microsoft.com/security/incident/blast.asp

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From Symantec Security Response for the virus
w32.Blaster.Worm:
http://tinyurl.com/jozm

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From Kelly - MVP:
Close Windows Explorer, End Process in the Task Manager
for msblast.exe, run
the edit on line 257 then run the patch listed below it:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Windows XP Security Patch: Buffer Overrun In RPC Interface
Could Allow Code
Execution: http://tinyurl.com/ir5h

More information here:
www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_qr.htm#rpc

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Install a firewall (software like or hardware like router)
to help prevent future similar issues.

Most users will be using the 32 bit edition of WinXP Home
and Pro.


Hope this helps!

Gary Thorn
MVP-Windows Technologies/Xbox
Associate Expert


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