Virus

From: Valerie (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 02/20/04 

Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2004 16:32:49 -0800

>-----Original Message-----
>Hello. I have a virus on my computer that makes it
>shutdown in 60 seconds when I am on the Internet. Does
>anyonw know the name of that virus.
>
>Thanks,
>Joey
>.
>It sounds like the Blaster worm, see the 4 steps to get
rid of it on the Microsoft web site. You will need to
disconnect from the Internet and activate the IE firewall.
Then get all the Windows Update patches and fixes for
critical flaws. Lastly get really good protection for your
computer, personally I recommend Symantec Norton Internet
Security.

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