Lost Files after Blaster Windows XP Patch - $200 for a solution

[Bill]

I installed the Windows XP KB823980 (Blaster patch). After installing
the patch and a reboot, one of my folders was gone. It was a folder
that I had shared on my network. I tried a system restore, but the
folder is still gone.

Interestingly, when the restore was completed (and also after the
initial patch) I noticed that file sharing for my machine had been
turned off. I'm wondering if the patch removed shared folders.

I tried a undelete program "Virtual Lab" but it did not find the
previous folder either.

I'll be delighted to Paypal $200 to anyone that can solve this problem
and help me recover the missing folder.

Regards.

bill

 

[den]

First of all, restore should have been turned OFF before
running Blaster patch. The blaster would be in your
restore files and hence after you restored, it would be
back on your system. I could find and/or retrieve the
folder for you, but I'd have to Remote connect to you -
if you have broadband. Did you follow the patch
instructions carefully before installing? It turns file
sharing off because it has to remove worm at a local
level.