new problem

[liverpoolee]

even though i've just reinstalled xp and run norton antivirus running i still only get one minute connection before blaster f gets me and shuts the p.c. down.any help appreciated.only got 10 seconds now.....

[Play_The_0dds]

i have seen the same thing locally several times, so far it has been on msn dialup customers. as soon as they hit the net they get lovsan.f which is the same thing you describe. you will have to
1: remove it and patch for it.
2:use a good firewall and do not turn it off while on the net.

there are several good and free firewalls on the net, the xp firewall does not stop this.

http://www.kerio.com/us/kpf_download.html

http://www.zonelabs.com/store/conten...ap_za_grid.jsp

http://smb.sygate.com/products/spf/spf_ov.htm

[liverpoolee]

firewall's only for a broadband or isdn connection isn't it.i'm on a dial up.norton recognises the virus and deletes it yet i stll get a shutdown after a minute.its doing my head in now.i'm virtually internetless

[ESALADUANE]

Blaster

See if this works to stay connected long enough to do the patch/remove (this is from Microsoft).


Restoring Internet connectivity

In many cases, on both Windows 2000 and XP, changing the settings for the Remote Procedure Call (RPC) service may allow you to connect to the Internet without the computer shutting down. To restore Internet connectivity to your PC, follow these steps:

1. Click Start > Run. The Run dialog box appears.
2. Type: SERVICES.MSC /S in the open line, and then click OK. The Services window opens.
3. In the right pane, locate the Remote Procedure Call (RPC) service.

CAUTION: There is also a service named Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Locator. Do not confuse the two.

4. Right-click the Remote Procedure Call (RPC) service, and then click Properties.
5. Click the Recovery tab.
6. Using the drop-down lists, change First failure, Second failure, and Subsequent failures to "Restart the Service."
7. Click Apply, and then OK.

CAUTION: Make sure that you change these settings back once you have removed the worm.




This is also from Microsoft:

Step 1: Enable your firewall (the native XP one if you don't have another one).

Step 2: Download the patch from Microsoft (this patch replaces 823980).
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=824146

Step3: Install or update your anti-virus program

Step 4: Download the worm removal tool for W32.Blaster.Worm
http://securityresponse.symantec.com...oval.tool.html

[Play_The_0dds]

a firwall is for any internet connection. it is a have to thing these days.

[liverpoolee]

guys.ive just done all the steps mentioned and i've been on the net now for 20 mins without problems.i've got a firewall now as well.i can't appreciate enough the help you chaps give.thank you both very very much..............lee

[Jeff1964]

Go to www.symantec.com, and download the virus removal tool from their website.

Then copy that onto a floppy

I have had the same

Jeff

[Azn_tweaker]

Firewall slow down the internet?

[Play_The_0dds]

a firewall does not slow down the internet, they will take a little performance off of your system, but it is worth it. some sites may have problems with your internet configuration, if you use a good one, and follow the directions they usually dont give any trouble at all.

[Azn_tweaker]

OOO. I C....