Re: the patch

[Nicholas]

Harold --

The first thing you should do is enable XP's built-in Firewall:

1. In Control Panel, double-click Networking and Internet Connections, =
and
then click Network Connections.
2. Right-click the connection on which you would like to enable ICF, and
then click Properties.
3. On the Advanced tab, click the box to select the option to Protect my
computer or network.

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Download the following to a new folder on your Desktop:

W32.Blaster.Worm Removal Tool
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/FixBlast.exe=20

Blaster Worm: Critical Security Patch for Windows XP (32-bit)
http://microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=3D2354406C-C5B6-44AC=
-9532-3DE40F69C074&displaylang=3Den=20
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Then read and follow the procedures outlined in the following articles:

What You Should Know About the Blaster Worm
http://www.microsoft.com/security/incident/blast.asp=20

W32.Blaster.Worm Removal Tool
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.blaster.worm.=
removal.tool.html

MS03-026: Buffer Overrun in RPC Interface May Allow Code Execution
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=3D823980

MS-MVP Kelly Theriot's Excellent Repair Solution:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_qr.htm#rpc

Essential Security Tools for Home Office Users
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/default.asp?url=3D/technet/colu=
mns/security/5min/5min-105.asp=20

Last, but not least, consider purchasing and installing a good
internet security package, such as:

Norton Internet Security 2003
http://www.symantec.com/sabu/nis/nis_pe/

-- Includes Norton AntiVirus 2003
-- Includes Norton Personal Firewall
-- Includes prevention of annoying web pop-ups
-- Includes Parental Controls
-- All in one, easy-to-install & manage package


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Nicholas

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"harold" > wrote in message:
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| how do i down load the patch for windows xp
| thank you

[Doug Knox MS-MVP]

And in case you're already infected, see www.dougknox.com, Win XP Fixes,
Remove W32.MSBlast.Worm

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Win 95/98/Me/XP Tweaks and Fixes
http://www.dougknox.com
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"Chris Lanier" > wrote in message
...
> "Go Offline after you download the patch and either print this info or
copy
> and paste it to word patch"
>
> MS03-026: Buffer Overrun in RPC Interface May Allow Code Execution
> http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=823980
>
> Enable the windows XP Firewall
>
https://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/default.asp?url=/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/proddocs/hnw_enable_firewall.asp
>
> More info about the worm:
>
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.blaster.worm.html
>
> Test your system
> https://grc.com/x/portprobe=135
>
> "harold" > wrote in message
> ...
> > how do i down load the patch for windows xp
> > thank you
>
>