Re: msblast virus
From: Carey Frisch [MVP] (mrxp2004_at_nospamyahoo.com)
Date: 01/31/04
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Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2004 19:55:39 -0600
Unfortunately, the penalty for not having a good antivirus program installed,
not enabling a firewall, and not downloading the critical updates
available from the Windows Update website, is an opportunity
to perform a "clean install" of your operating system. Virus files are
designed to inflict damage to a PC, and apparently that is what happened.
I would suggest backing up your important documents and files
and proceed with a "clean install" of Windows XP:
The Windows XP CD is bootable and contains all the tools necessary
to partition and format your drive. Follow this procedure and allow
Windows XP to partition and format your drive:
NOTE: It would be best to physically disconnect all your peripheral hardware
devices, except the monitor, mouse and keyboard, before installing XP.
1. Open your BIOS and set your "CD Drive as the first bootable device".
===> Accessing Motherboard BIOS
===> http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/bios_manufacturer.htm
2. Insert your Windows XP CD in the CD Drive and reboot your computer.
3. You'll see a message to boot to the CD....follow the instructions.
4. The setup menu will appear and you should elect to delete the existing
Windows partitions, then create a new partition, then format the primary
partition (preferably NTFS) and proceed to install Windows XP.
5. Clean Install Windows XP
http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html
[Courtesy of Michael Stevens, MS-MVP]
6. ==> Immediately after installing Windows XP, turn on XP's Firewall.
==> http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/
7. After Windows XP is installed, visit the Windows Update website
and download the available "Critical Updates".
8. After installing the critical updates, be sure and visit the support website
of the manufacturer of the computer to download and install any
available Windows XP compatible drivers, such as video adapter
and audio drivers.
9. If you happen to run into any installation difficulties, use the following resources:
How to Troubleshoot Windows XP Problems During Installation
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;310064
Troubleshooting Windows XP Setup
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_setup.htm
[Courtesy of MS-MVP Kelly Theriot]
-- Carey Frisch Microsoft MVP Windows XP - Shell/User Be Smart! Protect your PC! http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------- <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message: news:762d01c3e79b$08369d90$a001280a@phx.gbl... | Can anyone offer some suggestions? I'm trying to help | someone who had problems on a Dell running Windows XP. I | did find the MSBlast virus and did what's been suggested | on Microsoft's site. The virus was removed but there are | still several problems with the computer. | | One problem I would like to get rid of. When opening a | program or window, the hourglass will refresh and the | application closes. For instaned, AOL im will close down | after trying to log on. | | Have I done something wrong or not completed the virus | removal? Should I check the Windows registry? Any help is | appreciated. Thanks.
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