windows update and blaster

[archie]

I have had to replace the hard disk on my computer. It
crashed shortly after the blaster virus got in. I have
been assured that this was a coincidence as the blaster
virus cannot damage the hard drive.

However having reinstalled Xp the virus has reappeared. I
get the standard blaster message that the computer will
be closed down in a minute.

When I run symantec's fix blast it reports that there is
no virus.

When I try to install the windows patches they dont seem
to install. It goes through the motions of installing
them but when I return to check for updates it tells me I
need to update the same files. I am going round in
circles.

Any advice would be welcome

Archie

 

[Rich Barry]

Archie, that may not be the blaster virus causing the error message.
Check here.
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm Select U and scroll to
Updates.