Microsoft SUCKS! Temp Solution for the virus....

[Mark]

I got the darned virus yesterday. I THINK it happened
because of those damned Pop-Up ads. That's the ONLY way
that something gets onto my computer without me requesting
something or opening a file that I got from the web.

My temporary solution was to turn off my internet modem. I
tested this a couple of times and this is what I found. If
I'm NOT connected to the internet, then my system does not
crash and I can do work. When I turn on my internet modem
(I have access via my cable company's modem) and a pop-up
ad comes on my screen, my system crashes in 60 seconds (RPC
error). If I don't see a pop-up ad (YET...because they
will come eventually), but try to run ANY internet software
(like Microsoft's Internet Explorer), then my PC crashes in
60 seconds.

So, before turning you PC on, turn off your internet modem
(if you have one). In order to work online again, I THINK
I can re-install XP on my PC. That SHOULD return
everything to the coinfiguration it was in when I purchased
the system. And yes I'm using a Dell. Someone asked if
people were using Dell PCs. Well I am. I'm not sure if
that makes a difference though.

If anyone has a valid fix to the problem, PLEASE email me
at (e-mail address removed). Thanks!

 

[purplehaz]

The virus comes from Kazza. Stop using that junk.
You are most likely infected with a virus.

Norton Anti Virus
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.blaster.worm.html

Network associates:
http://vil.nai.com/vil/content/v_100547.htm


Also make sure to follow the links to the Microsoft pages for the patch or
visit windows update for the patch after you remove it.


More info:

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=823980

 

[Testy]

Actually YOU SUCK. There has been a patch available from MS for over a
MONTH. YOU must use a good AV/firewall.

Testy

 

[Perdita X. Nitt]

I got the darned virus yesterday. I THINK it happened
because of those damned Pop-Up ads. That's the ONLY way
that something gets onto my computer without me requesting
something or opening a file that I got from the web.

The problem is yours - not MS. If you fail to secure your computer
sufficiently (and it's obvious you haven't, as you're receiving the ads)
then you've only got yourself to blame if you become infected. MS is not
responsible for your stupidity.

My temporary solution was to turn off my internet modem. I
tested this a couple of times and this is what I found. If
I'm NOT connected to the internet, then my system does not
crash and I can do work. When I turn on my internet modem
(I have access via my cable company's modem) and a pop-up
ad comes on my screen, my system crashes in 60 seconds (RPC
error). If I don't see a pop-up ad (YET...because they
will come eventually), but try to run ANY internet software
(like Microsoft's Internet Explorer), then my PC crashes in
60 seconds.

Your fault for not installing and configuring a firewall. BCAK error.

So, before turning you PC on, turn off your internet modem
(if you have one). In order to work online again, I THINK
I can re-install XP on my PC. That SHOULD return
everything to the coinfiguration it was in when I purchased
the system. And yes I'm using a Dell. Someone asked if
people were using Dell PCs. Well I am. I'm not sure if
that makes a difference though.

If anyone has a valid fix to the problem, PLEASE email me
at (e-mail address removed). Thanks!

Sorry, no. You want answer you come back. We don't offer an email service. I
don't want my email address on some spammers list and I've no idea who you
are.

 

[Wislu Plethora]

-----Original Message-----
I got the darned virus yesterday. I THINK it happened
because of those damned Pop-Up ads. That's the ONLY way
that something gets onto my computer without me requesting
something or opening a file that I got from the web.

My temporary solution was to turn off my internet modem. I
tested this a couple of times and this is what I found. If
I'm NOT connected to the internet, then my system does not
crash and I can do work. When I turn on my internet modem
(I have access via my cable company's modem) and a pop-up
ad comes on my screen, my system crashes in 60 seconds (RPC
error). If I don't see a pop-up ad (YET...because they
will come eventually), but try to run ANY internet software
(like Microsoft's Internet Explorer), then my PC crashes in
60 seconds.

So, before turning you PC on, turn off your internet modem
(if you have one). In order to work online again, I THINK
I can re-install XP on my PC. That SHOULD return
everything to the coinfiguration it was in when I purchased
the system. And yes I'm using a Dell. Someone asked if
people were using Dell PCs. Well I am. I'm not sure if
that makes a difference though.

If anyone has a valid fix to the problem, PLEASE email me
at (e-mail address removed). Thanks!
.

Let's see: Event B (the RPC shutdown syndrome) happened
after Event A (messenger service ads) so that means that
"A" must be causing "B." If this is your idea of failure
analysis, you're in for a difficult life. There are, and
have been, postings all up and down these groups for weeks
advising everyone to install and use a firewall (which is
free and would have stopped both of your problems) but
boobs like you prefer to bang their heads on the wall and
whine like little girls about Microsoft.

 

[EGMcCann]

You (a) ignore EVERY copy of the SAME problem on the group, GIVING THE
SOLUTIONS and in some instances explaining what's happened... and (b) go on
to blame Microsoft for your laziness?

"Doctor, I feel sick."

"Oh, no, we have to get you into the hospital for this, or you *WILL* die
within a week."

"Oh, is that all. I don't understand all that medical stuff. I'm going on
vacation."

 

[John]

Perdita X. Nitt, after spending 3 minutes figuring out which end of the pen to
use, wrote:


Go get bent, you moronic cow pie. I suppose you're gonna tell everyone that
you not only were born with all the computer knowledge you say you supposedly
have (but still are in dire need to prove), but that you even had a monitor in
your forehead (later surgically removed, with absolutely no fear or danger of
brain damage...you have to have one of those first). You and the rest of your
ilk who give this worthless type of 'help', really need to hurry up and sign up
for that plastic bag testing job.

John
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[Perdita X. Nitt]

You (a) ignore EVERY copy of the SAME problem on the group, GIVING THE
SOLUTIONS and in some instances explaining what's happened... and (b)
go on to blame Microsoft for your laziness?

"Doctor, I feel sick."

"Oh, no, we have to get you into the hospital for this, or you *WILL*
die within a week."

"Oh, is that all. I don't understand all that medical stuff. I'm
going on vacation."

EG - thanks for the giggle! ;o)

 

[Strontium]

I guess that's what you get, for not exploring the wonderful world of NAT...

-
Mark stood up at show-n-tell, in [email protected], and
said:

I got the darned virus yesterday. I THINK it happened
because of those damned Pop-Up ads. That's the ONLY way
that something gets onto my computer without me requesting
something or opening a file that I got from the web.

My temporary solution was to turn off my internet modem. I
tested this a couple of times and this is what I found. If
I'm NOT connected to the internet, then my system does not
crash and I can do work. When I turn on my internet modem
(I have access via my cable company's modem) and a pop-up
ad comes on my screen, my system crashes in 60 seconds (RPC
error). If I don't see a pop-up ad (YET...because they
will come eventually), but try to run ANY internet software
(like Microsoft's Internet Explorer), then my PC crashes in
60 seconds.

So, before turning you PC on, turn off your internet modem
(if you have one). In order to work online again, I THINK
I can re-install XP on my PC. That SHOULD return
everything to the coinfiguration it was in when I purchased
the system. And yes I'm using a Dell. Someone asked if
people were using Dell PCs. Well I am. I'm not sure if
that makes a difference though.

If anyone has a valid fix to the problem, PLEASE email me
at (e-mail address removed). Thanks!

--
Strontium

"You may be right! It's all a waste of time! I guess
that's just a chance I'm prepared to take....A danger
I'm prepared to face.....Cut to the chase." - RUSH

 

[Mark Sorrell]

I got the darned virus yesterday. I THINK it happened
because of those damned Pop-Up ads. That's the ONLY way
that something gets onto my computer without me requesting
something or opening a file that I got from the web.

My temporary solution was to turn off my internet modem. I
tested this a couple of times and this is what I found. If
I'm NOT connected to the internet, then my system does not
crash and I can do work. When I turn on my internet modem
(I have access via my cable company's modem) and a pop-up
ad comes on my screen, my system crashes in 60 seconds (RPC
error). If I don't see a pop-up ad (YET...because they
will come eventually), but try to run ANY internet software
(like Microsoft's Internet Explorer), then my PC crashes in
60 seconds.

So, before turning you PC on, turn off your internet modem
(if you have one). In order to work online again, I THINK
I can re-install XP on my PC. That SHOULD return
everything to the coinfiguration it was in when I purchased
the system. And yes I'm using a Dell. Someone asked if
people were using Dell PCs. Well I am. I'm not sure if
that makes a difference though.

If anyone has a valid fix to the problem, PLEASE email me
at (e-mail address removed). Thanks!

check out www.symantec.com and get the fix tool, also use the patch it's
talks about after the tools runs..........

 

[Mark Ronning]

If Microsoft sucks here is my suggestion.

Sell your computer!

or

Go to OS X or Linux....Simple huh......

Mark

 

[PCyr]

For a retard like you, who blames his computer for not turning itself on in
the morning.

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[PCyr]

No, you suck. These problems are because of two problems.
1) You didn't know how to configure XP properly, and failed to easily secure
your computer.
2) You didn't use (at all or) a good antivirus, and were stupid enough to
infect yourself with the Blaster worm.

Those pop-ups are caused by you not using XP's built in firewall, or using a
3rd party firewall. The pop-ups themselves are completely harmless, but
they are a warning sign that you have open ports.

Stolen and modified from a NG user...

"For Messenger Service ads:
You need to install or enable a firewall:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;Q330904

*Note* Unless properly and, unfortunately, manually configured, ALL Windows
Messenger file transfers, voice conversations, and video conversations will
fail to connect. (If anyone knows how to properly configure the Windows XP
firewall, please post how.)

Disabling Messenger Service can be a good idea, but it does not solve the
real problem.

The ads are not the real problem, the ads are only a symptom of a larger
issue. The real problem is open ports that allow unwanted traffic into the
computer.

Disabling Messenger does nothing for the open ports. You would need a
firewall that controls the traffic.

Although not an obvious problem, open ports can lead to larger problems such
as hackers, and backdoor Trojan viruses.

The above solution will not work if you have AOL as is not compatible with
Windows XP Internet Connection Firewall (ICF). If you have AOL, you should
contact AOL and/or get a 3rd party firewall. [Why would you being using AOL
in the first place, no offence, but check out this link (QuickTime required)
http://www.ebaumsworld.com/aolcommercial.html, as well as (no player
required) http://www.ebaumsworld.com/aoldisks.shtml]

Disable Messenger Service:
Start/Control Panel, click Administrative Tools, click Services.
Go down to "Messenger".
Right click "Messenger" and select Properties.
Hit the Stop Button under Service Status section
Then under Start-up select DISABLE
Click OK and follow prompts"


For your other problem, you stupidly infected yourself with the blaster
worm. Get a good antivirus, and use common sense.

To remove the worm:
http://securityresponse1.symantec.com/sarc/sarc.nsf/html/w32.blaster.worm.removal.tool.html

Do not blame your stupidity and ignorance on Microsoft. I would like to see
you design an operating system like XP.

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[NoNoBadDog!]

I agree with PCyr 100%. If there were Darwin Awards for computer users, you
would be the Poster Child. I hate sniveling little whiners who do nothing
to protect their computers and then blame Microsoft when they get infected.
Had the OP been using an updated AV program and a firewall, he would not
have been infected.

Bobby

No, you suck. These problems are because of two problems.
1) You didn't know how to configure XP properly, and failed to easily secure
your computer.
2) You didn't use (at all or) a good antivirus, and were stupid enough to
infect yourself with the Blaster worm.

Those pop-ups are caused by you not using XP's built in firewall, or using a
3rd party firewall. The pop-ups themselves are completely harmless, but
they are a warning sign that you have open ports.

Stolen and modified from a NG user...

"For Messenger Service ads:
You need to install or enable a firewall:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;Q330904

*Note* Unless properly and, unfortunately, manually configured, ALL Windows
Messenger file transfers, voice conversations, and video conversations will
fail to connect. (If anyone knows how to properly configure the Windows XP
firewall, please post how.)

Disabling Messenger Service can be a good idea, but it does not solve the
real problem.

The ads are not the real problem, the ads are only a symptom of a larger
issue. The real problem is open ports that allow unwanted traffic into the
computer.

Disabling Messenger does nothing for the open ports. You would need a
firewall that controls the traffic.

Although not an obvious problem, open ports can lead to larger problems such
as hackers, and backdoor Trojan viruses.

The above solution will not work if you have AOL as is not compatible with
Windows XP Internet Connection Firewall (ICF). If you have AOL, you should
contact AOL and/or get a 3rd party firewall. [Why would you being using AOL
in the first place, no offence, but check out this link (QuickTime required)
http://www.ebaumsworld.com/aolcommercial.html, as well as (no player
required) http://www.ebaumsworld.com/aoldisks.shtml]

Disable Messenger Service:
Start/Control Panel, click Administrative Tools, click Services.
Go down to "Messenger".
Right click "Messenger" and select Properties.
Hit the Stop Button under Service Status section
Then under Start-up select DISABLE
Click OK and follow prompts"


For your other problem, you stupidly infected yourself with the blaster
worm. Get a good antivirus, and use common sense.

To remove the worm:
http://securityresponse1.symantec.com/sarc/sarc.nsf/html/w32.blaster.worm.removal.tool.html

Do not blame your stupidity and ignorance on Microsoft. I would like to see
you design an operating system like XP.

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Email address is fake to prevent SPAM.
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Change the obvious to the obvious.
------------------

I got the darned virus yesterday. I THINK it happened
because of those damned Pop-Up ads. That's the ONLY way
that something gets onto my computer without me requesting
something or opening a file that I got from the web.

My temporary solution was to turn off my internet modem. I
tested this a couple of times and this is what I found. If
I'm NOT connected to the internet, then my system does not
crash and I can do work. When I turn on my internet modem
(I have access via my cable company's modem) and a pop-up
ad comes on my screen, my system crashes in 60 seconds (RPC
error). If I don't see a pop-up ad (YET...because they
will come eventually), but try to run ANY internet software
(like Microsoft's Internet Explorer), then my PC crashes in
60 seconds.

So, before turning you PC on, turn off your internet modem
(if you have one). In order to work online again, I THINK
I can re-install XP on my PC. That SHOULD return
everything to the coinfiguration it was in when I purchased
the system. And yes I'm using a Dell. Someone asked if
people were using Dell PCs. Well I am. I'm not sure if
that makes a difference though.

If anyone has a valid fix to the problem, PLEASE email me
at (e-mail address removed). Thanks!

 

[NoNoBadDog!]

While PCyr may make rude posts, the basic tenet of his post in this instance
is valid. The OP has no AV, no firewall, allows the Messenger Service
unfettered access, and then has the audacity to blame Microsoft for his
computer getting infected. This is like not checking the oil in your car,
not performing scheduled maintenance, and then blaming the manufacturer when
the car stops running. The OP has no clue, and I have no problem stating
for the record that the OP should not be allowed to won a computer. He has
far too few functioning brain cells to adequately use a computer and
configure it with an AV program, a firewall, and limiting programs that have
access to the internet. Will, I have read many of your posts, and you do
provide a good service here. However, I feel that irresponsible computer
users, like irresponsible drivers, should not be tolerated. The OP should
not have posted here, since it was his own (lack of) security practices that
resulted in his predicament. I am sorry if you do not agree. I will still
look forward to your posts; you have helped me learn alot.


Bobby

PCyr shouldn't be allowed to post on any NG anywhere - his postings are
either b* rude or nonsensical

Will

I agree with PCyr 100%. If there were Darwin Awards for computer users, you
would be the Poster Child. I hate sniveling little whiners who do nothing
to protect their computers and then blame Microsoft when they get infected.
Had the OP been using an updated AV program and a firewall, he would not
have been infected.

Bobby

No, you suck. These problems are because of two problems.
1) You didn't know how to configure XP properly, and failed to easily secure
your computer.
2) You didn't use (at all or) a good antivirus, and were stupid enough to
infect yourself with the Blaster worm.

Those pop-ups are caused by you not using XP's built in firewall, or

using

a
3rd party firewall. The pop-ups themselves are completely harmless, but
they are a warning sign that you have open ports.

Stolen and modified from a NG user...

"For Messenger Service ads:
You need to install or enable a firewall:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;Q330904

*Note* Unless properly and, unfortunately, manually configured, ALL Windows
Messenger file transfers, voice conversations, and video conversations will
fail to connect. (If anyone knows how to properly configure the Windows XP
firewall, please post how.)

Disabling Messenger Service can be a good idea, but it does not solve the
real problem.

The ads are not the real problem, the ads are only a symptom of a larger
issue. The real problem is open ports that allow unwanted traffic into the
computer.

Disabling Messenger does nothing for the open ports. You would need a
firewall that controls the traffic.

Although not an obvious problem, open ports can lead to larger problems such
as hackers, and backdoor Trojan viruses.

The above solution will not work if you have AOL as is not compatible with
Windows XP Internet Connection Firewall (ICF). If you have AOL, you should
contact AOL and/or get a 3rd party firewall. [Why would you being using AOL
in the first place, no offence, but check out this link (QuickTime required)
http://www.ebaumsworld.com/aolcommercial.html, as well as (no player
required) http://www.ebaumsworld.com/aoldisks.shtml]

Disable Messenger Service:
Start/Control Panel, click Administrative Tools, click Services.
Go down to "Messenger".
Right click "Messenger" and select Properties.
Hit the Stop Button under Service Status section
Then under Start-up select DISABLE
Click OK and follow prompts"


For your other problem, you stupidly infected yourself with the blaster
worm. Get a good antivirus, and use common sense.

To remove the worm:

http://securityresponse1.symantec.com/sarc/sarc.nsf/html/w32.blaster.worm.removal.tool.html

Do not blame your stupidity and ignorance on Microsoft. I would like to see
you design an operating system like XP.

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Change the obvious to the obvious.

 

[PCyr]

I was rude because the OP started by saying that "Microsoft SUCKS."
Since he was blaming his own mistakes on someone else, I gave him a piece of
my mind.

And please, point out these unneedlessly b* rude or nonsensical posts of
mine. If you do by chance find some, I will apologise to those posts, just
to show my good intensions.

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PCyr shouldn't be allowed to post on any NG anywhere - his postings are
either b* rude or nonsensical

Will

I agree with PCyr 100%. If there were Darwin Awards for computer users, you
would be the Poster Child. I hate sniveling little whiners who do nothing
to protect their computers and then blame Microsoft when they get infected.
Had the OP been using an updated AV program and a firewall, he would not
have been infected.

Bobby

No, you suck. These problems are because of two problems.
1) You didn't know how to configure XP properly, and failed to easily secure
your computer.
2) You didn't use (at all or) a good antivirus, and were stupid enough to
infect yourself with the Blaster worm.

Those pop-ups are caused by you not using XP's built in firewall, or

using

a
3rd party firewall. The pop-ups themselves are completely harmless, but
they are a warning sign that you have open ports.

Stolen and modified from a NG user...

"For Messenger Service ads:
You need to install or enable a firewall:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;Q330904

*Note* Unless properly and, unfortunately, manually configured, ALL Windows
Messenger file transfers, voice conversations, and video conversations will
fail to connect. (If anyone knows how to properly configure the Windows XP
firewall, please post how.)

Disabling Messenger Service can be a good idea, but it does not solve the
real problem.

The ads are not the real problem, the ads are only a symptom of a larger
issue. The real problem is open ports that allow unwanted traffic into the
computer.

Disabling Messenger does nothing for the open ports. You would need a
firewall that controls the traffic.

Although not an obvious problem, open ports can lead to larger problems such
as hackers, and backdoor Trojan viruses.

The above solution will not work if you have AOL as is not compatible with
Windows XP Internet Connection Firewall (ICF). If you have AOL, you should
contact AOL and/or get a 3rd party firewall. [Why would you being using AOL
in the first place, no offence, but check out this link (QuickTime required)
http://www.ebaumsworld.com/aolcommercial.html, as well as (no player
required) http://www.ebaumsworld.com/aoldisks.shtml]

Disable Messenger Service:
Start/Control Panel, click Administrative Tools, click Services.
Go down to "Messenger".
Right click "Messenger" and select Properties.
Hit the Stop Button under Service Status section
Then under Start-up select DISABLE
Click OK and follow prompts"


For your other problem, you stupidly infected yourself with the blaster
worm. Get a good antivirus, and use common sense.

To remove the worm:

http://securityresponse1.symantec.com/sarc/sarc.nsf/html/w32.blaster.worm.removal.tool.html

Do not blame your stupidity and ignorance on Microsoft. I would like to see
you design an operating system like XP.

--
Check out http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com for amazing tweaks and fixes

Member of "Newsgroups are for everyone"

Email address is fake to prevent SPAM.
Real email address is pcyr2000 AT hotmail DOT com
Change the obvious to the obvious.

 

[Alexander Grigoriev]

You know, _my_ computer turns itself on in the morning...

 

[Comp Guy]

lol

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You know, _my_ computer turns itself on in the morning...