Re: windows update and blaster

From: Rich Barry (rbarry_at_NOTsocal.rr.com)
Date: 03/04/04


Date: Wed, 3 Mar 2004 17:18:01 -0800


   Archie, that may not be the blaster virus causing the error message.
Check here.
     http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm Select U and scroll to
Updates.

"archie" <archie23@btinternet.com> wrote in message
news:3c5701c4017f$34f4cf70$a601280a@phx.gbl...
> I have had to replace the hard disk on my computer. It
> crashed shortly after the blaster virus got in. I have
> been assured that this was a coincidence as the blaster
> virus cannot damage the hard drive.
>
> However having reinstalled Xp the virus has reappeared. I
> get the standard blaster message that the computer will
> be closed down in a minute.
>
> When I run symantec's fix blast it reports that there is
> no virus.
>
> When I try to install the windows patches they dont seem
> to install. It goes through the motions of installing
> them but when I return to check for updates it tells me I
> need to update the same files. I am going round in
> circles.
>
> Any advice would be welcome
>
> Archie



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