Heard there's a bug going around. Not for humans, but for our annoying but sort of useful computers.
Some w32.blaster.worm bug it's called.
Had to download this patch thing from Windows....something a weakness in the Windows that allows this crazy bug in. It was so annoying. My laptop kept on shutting down by itself like a zillion times

Everythings fixed and A-ok now...

Anyone else had a slight bug?

 

I have an Apple and have never had viruses. Seriously...

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by skydog
[B]I have an Apple and have never had viruses.

 

I have an apple ibook.....no virus at all....and sometimes I think it's better than pc....the only bad thing about apple I think is to purchase the software.....pricy

 

i heard this virus is sent to pc's connected to shaw and run win xp....

is this correct? how do you prevent this virus infecting our computers? should i download the patch anyways just to be safe?

Thanks

 

i had that virus too my server is Telus...
when u click ctrl+alt+delete
u will see what stuff are running inside....
for example


explorer.exe
winmgmt.ext
svchost.exe
system
smss.exe
lsass.exe
ahqtb.exe
etc.

among in that list... if u see
msblast.exe

thats the virus...

 

i got it... i dont think it has anything to do with owning an apple computer.. its a weakness in windows.. pissed me off... i couldnt stay connedcted long enuf to download the stupid patch lol

 

Once you have installed the patch for Windows, run this tool to get rid of the file. Blast remover. This is a simple GUI based tool created by Symantec to delete the file.

Even though the patch fixes the DCOM vulnerability on port 135, the blast.exe file will try various other ports to access, rendering the patch useless (except for port 135)

One way to stay connected long enough so that you can download the file is to disconnect your Ethernet cable form your computer, and then boot up. Once you are logged into Windows, attach the cable back and wait a few seconds to launch your browser. This will give you some time to download the patch.

 

just to let you guys know,

it's best to invest in a good router... if properly setup, this virus (and others) would have a hard time attacking your computer..

if you do have the virus, then go to adzug's posted link..

to prevent this future virus, download the virus fix from microsoft's website

 

You can always turn on your Windows XP's default firewall if you do not have a router. For about $50 you can get yourself a router and save yourself all the headache.

Here's how to enable or default your XP's default firewall. http://www.microsoft.com/WindowsXP/home/us...homenet/icf.asp

It's not a full blown firewall but at least it provides you with some protection. Of course like all other microsoft product (sorry Jerry) there are some annoyance side effects - I meant built in features.