Re: Regdit

From: Kelly (kelly_at_mvps.org)
Date: 03/24/04


Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2004 02:27:51 -0600

This is not a symptom of blaster.

Lift Restrictions - Task Manager, Regedit and CMD (Line 275)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Emergency Msconfig, Regedit, Task Manager
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_emergencyutil.zip

This behavior can be caused by a virus. One of many, here are a few:

W32.Spybot.Worm
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.spybot.worm.html

W32.Klez.Worm
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.klez.gen@mm.html

W32.Yaha.Worm
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.yaha.e@mm.html

Free Online Virus Scan
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/housecall/start_corp.asp

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All the Best,
Kelly
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Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
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http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm
"Haus" <youknow@iwillslapyou> wrote in message
news:10625tm36ep7t2d@corp.supernews.com...
> Hello Irwin
> It appears you have been infected with the Blaster virus or one of its
> variants.
>
> If your computer is constantly attempting to shutdown
> or reboot, quickly go to:
>
> Start > Run and type:  CMD  , and hit enter.
> This opens the Command Prompt window.
>
> Then type:   shutdown -a   , and hit enter.
>
> This should halt the rebooting problem.
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Then immediately turn-on Windows XP's built-in Firewall:
> http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/
>
> Special note if you use AOL:
>
> America Online installs its own connection settings that override
> the ones that come with Windows XP.  America Online's
> connection settings don't include a way to turn on Windows XP's
> built-in firewall.
>
> Visit the following web site for instructions on downloading
> a FREE firewall program for your computer.
>
> Ref:  http://www.updatexp.com/free.html
>
> What You Should Know About the Blaster Worm and Its Variants
> http://www.microsoft.com/security/incident/blast.asp
>
> A tool is available to remove Blaster worm and Nachi worm infections from
> computers
> that are running Windows 2000 or Windows XP
> http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=833330
>
> MS03-039: A Buffer Overrun in RPCSS Could Allow
> an Attacker to Run Malicious Programs
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=824146
>
> Be sure to visit MS Windows update site and download all the critical
> updates, this is for your security and safety.
> http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/en/default.asp
>
>
> -- 
> Hope This Helps
> Haus
> Not a MS-MVP
> Not a MVP
> Not nothing, just a good ole boy.
>
>


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