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Cannot get rid of blaster worm
Name: newbie310 Date: January 30, 2004 at 09:07:31 Pacific OS: Windows xp CPU/Ram: 512
Comment:
I am not able to get rid of the blaster worm, i downloaded all the patches, downloaded all the viruse removal kits for that virus and i still have no luck, does this virus only work with dial up or also dsl
Name: capt Date: January 30, 2004 at 09:46:13 Pacific
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Did you turn off "system restore", and restart the computer and then do a scan with your antivirus program to make sure the system is clean before turning "system restore" back on? Did you enable XP's firewall, or install a firewall like Sygate/Kerio/Zone Alarm?
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Response Number 2
Name: Imp Date: January 30, 2004 at 09:55:05 Pacific
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Hello Eric, Trojan's horses are so difficult to rid off, I invite you to download programs very specialized to do it for you. One of the most interisting program is Trojan Remover 6.15 this is a freeware for a trial period of 30 days, but fully updated. This program use two scans: one to check all the memory, second one to hunt, detect and eradicate the worm hidden into your hard drive....
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Response Number 3
Name: iceblue Date: January 30, 2004 at 22:05:18 Pacific
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It may simply be in your system restore. Where exactly is it being reported? -in what folder on the hard drive precisely?
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Response Number 4
Name: DssGod Date: January 31, 2004 at 13:21:48 Pacific
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Make sure that you have your network cable unplugged or are not connected to the net by dialup. If you are connected when you try to remove it, it will reinfect your computer no matter how many times you remove it.
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