Msblast + Girlfriend's Computer + Dial up = Shoot Myself

[UnatcoAgent]

Her family's damn computer of course got hit with that stupid virus. But to make matters worse they never updated windows, so there are MASSIVE updates to do, I mean really its just putting the service packs on but those are pretty big. She's running 2000, I left the service pack 4 downloading and we went for dinner, she said it finished downloading and she applied the patch but it still lists msblast.exe in the task list so I dunno if I'll have to reformat it or not, grr!

 

[Lonyo]

Go to one of the virus peoples websites and download their fix.
The patch stops the worm affecting the computer, but I don't think it removes it.

 

[Pliablemoose]

Bring their computer to your place & use your broadband connection for the upgrades...

 

[UnatcoAgent]

Originally posted by: Pliablemoose
Bring their computer to your place & use your broadband connection for the upgrades...

Wow I never actually thought of that, your a genius! Thanks!!

And thanks Lonyo I now see that there is a removal tool.

 

[Pliablemoose]

Originally posted by: Magnum375

Originally posted by: Pliablemoose
Bring their computer to your place & use your broadband connection for the upgrades...

Wow I never actually thought of that, your a genius! Thanks!!

And thanks Lonyo I now see that there is a removal tool.

I've done it before with friend's computers, pop in a WiFi card or NIC & You're in business😀

 

[tm37]

I actually have a bench complete with a Ethernet port and phone line. It also has a 14 inch monitor and an old KB/ Mouse. People want me to look at there computers I tell them just bring the tower.😀

 

[KC5AV]

SP4 doesn't remove blaster. You have to apply the ms03-026 update. Go to microsoft and download it. It should fit on a floppy.

 

[UnatcoAgent]

Originally posted by: KC5AV
SP4 doesn't remove blaster. You have to apply the ms03-026 update. Go to microsoft and download it. It should fit on a floppy.

Nono I know however in order to apply the patch you must have service pack 2 or later on, they didn't have any. Hence, putting service pack 4 on. Now I have to run the Antiblaster fix.

 

[burnedout]

Originally posted by: tm37
I actually have a bench complete with a Ethernet port and phone line. It also has a 14 inch monitor and an old KB/ Mouse. People want me to look at there computers I tell them just bring the tower.😀

Same here. Awesome timesaver. Convenient little setup for some extra cash too.

 

[boyRacer]

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/default.asp?url=/technet/security/bulletin/MS03-026.asp