blaster worm twice

[imma martinez]

I got my brand new toshiba-win XP laptop 2 months ago in
Spain. I am in California now and in the last two days I
got the blaster worm twice. I can't remove it but I can
install the patch application to prevent more infection.
somebody now why? is because my XP is a spanish version?

Thanks

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

You also need to enable the firewlaa.
Language has nothing to do with it.
You most likely have a worm W32.Blaster.Worm
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 appropriate patch referenced in Ron Martells article
below.
You may need to do this at an uninfected computer and burn to CD or
save on floppy.

This is the IMPORTANT fix by Ron Martell:
http://www.bigblackglasses.com/Article.aspx?Article=342

Also see:
http://isc.sans.org/diary.html?date=2003-08-11

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.