Security Patch for Blaster Worm

[JoAnne M. Vesely]

Hi, downloaded 823980 Patch for Blaster Worm today. It's
not showing in my download file history...why is this?
How do I know that I'm really protected. It was
downloaded from
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/default.asp?
url=/technet/security/bulletin/ms03-026.asp around 4:00
today.

 

[das_guard]

go to www.techtv.com follow link worm blast pc users. read
the article. You need to get rid of the worm first then
patch it. The article is very self explanatory.

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

JoAnne;
Start/All Programs/Windows Update
Click "View Installation History"
Is 823980 there?

If not:
DISCONNECT the subject computer from any network IMMEDIATELY.

Install or enable a firewall IMMEDIATELY:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=283673

VERY IMPORTANT to follow ALL steps, closing ports or installing the
patch is NOT enough.
Download the patch and regedit referenced in the article below.
You may need to do this at an uninfected computer and burn to CD or
save on floppies.
Each file is small enough to fit on a floppy.

Follow this to clean and protect your computer:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_qr.htm#rpc

After this is resolved prevent similar occurrences by installing ALL
Critical Updates from Windows Update.
Keep antivirus up to date and run at least weekly.
Install or enable a firewall.