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From: Matthew330Ci (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 05/05/04 

Date: Tue, 4 May 2004 23:21:50 -0700

Thanks but it doesn't help in my case since my internet
firewall has always been on.

The self diagnosis thing recommends clearing out the
internet files and cookies, i cleared out the files but i
do not want to lose all of my cookies so i haven't deleted
the cookies, has anyone tried deleting the cookies and the
files and see if it made a difference?

>-----Original Message-----
>OK, here's how you can get rid of the issue and install
the updates. I didn't have the issue, by my parents did,
so I've been troubleshooting it for a couple hours now...
>
>This will work for XP Pro I believe (as it has a built-in
firewall). XP Home users see the bottom...
>
>Unplug your network cable from any network, and restart.
>
>Go into the Control Panel, Network Connections. Right-
click on your network connection, and click the "Advanced"
tab.
>If you don't see the advanced tab, it's because the
system doesn't think you are an administrator - you need
to reboot again.
>
>On the advanced tab, enable the firewall. Don't change
any settings, just click OK. Back on the network settings
page, your internet connection should now say "Enabled,
Firewalled".
>
>Now that you're firewalled, the Sasser virus can not get
in. No shutdowns, and windows update should run fine. Use
the Windows update to install that (and any other)
critical updates.
>
>Once updates are installed, you can remove the firewall,
but really, unless you're punching holes in it for special
apps, I'd leave it on. And while you're at it, turn on the
Windows automatic update facility (to prompt you), and
install when it asks you to. That helps to get updates to
you before the mass spread hits you.
>
>
>Now for those of you who have XP Home and do not have the
built-in firewall, you're still out of luck (I think,
don't have a copy here). You need a firewall router...
>
>Here's my soapbox rant for the night...
>This (and almost every other virus that's hit lately) can
be avoided with a simple addition of a firewall router to
your network. Even if you have no need for the "router"
part of the setup, you can add something like a D-Link DI-
604 router (about $50 CDN these days) between your modem
and your PC, and the firewall protection will be worth
every penny. My machine has never been hit, the main
reason is because it's "hidden" behind the router. Sasser
and others can't see my PC, they can only see the router,
and the hack doesn't get through. Yeah it's $50, but how
much time did you spend fighting with this damn virus, and
the last one, and the next one... ;-)
>
>Hope it helps a few of you, best of luck!
>
>
>.
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