Downloading and installing updates and patches--HELP!

[Karla]

For some reason, my computer will only install some of
the recommended updates and it will not install patches.
Now, the Blaster worm has infected my computer and,
beccause the patch needed to fix the problem won't
install, I don't know how to get rid of the worm. I was
told by a friend that the reason most updates and patches
won't install is because my version of Windows XP is a
corporate one. Is that correct? If so, what do I do?
Any suggestions will be most appreciated. Thanks!

[Nicholas]

Karla --

Apparently, your computer has an unwelcome visitor (VIRUS) known=20
as the WM32 Blaster/Lovsan worm.

It entered your computer through your internet connection because the =
"firewall"
was not properly enabled and essential critical updates were not =
installed from
the Windows Update website. For instructions on fixing the problem, =
visit:

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

Remove W32.MSBlast.Worm
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/scripts_desc/xp_msblast.htm

If your computer is constantly attempting to shutdown
or reboot, quickly go to:

Start > Run and type: shutdown -a , and hit enter.

This should halt the rebooting problem.

Then immediately turn-on Windows XP's built-in Firewall:

How do I turn on the Firewall?
http://www.andyrathbone.com/tips/firewall.html


**** IMPORTANT ****

Visit this web site if you experience difficulty installing=20
Windows XP Security Patch 823980:

How To Fix The Cryptographic Service Error
http://www.updatexp.com/cryptographic-service.html=20


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Nicholas

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"Karla" > wrote in message:
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| For some reason, my computer will only install some of=20
| the recommended updates and it will not install patches.
| Now, the Blaster worm has infected my computer and,=20
| beccause the patch needed to fix the problem won't=20
| install, I don't know how to get rid of the worm. I was=20
| told by a friend that the reason most updates and patches=20
| won't install is because my version of Windows XP is a=20
| corporate one. Is that correct? If so, what do I do?
| Any suggestions will be most appreciated. Thanks!