HSLandrum said:
My HP with XP has a virus which causes the computer to
shut down after online about 3 Minutes. Can I download XP
security updates to my other computer with Windows ME. and
tranfer over. It seems the update will only install when
downloading to the XP machine. Any answer much
appreciated. HSL
Sounds like you have the Blaster or Sasser virus on the machine.
On your other computer download Stinger (free) from
http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger When you have downloaded it copy the
file to a 3.5 inch diskette (it is only 800 kb or so and will fit
easily).
Boot the Windows XP machine into Safe Mode. Insert the diskette with
Stinger on it and run it to scan and clean the machine.
To start Windows XP in Safe Mode turn on the computer and start
tapping the F8 key rapidly just as soon as the first information of
any kind shows on the screen. Keep tapping until the Windows Startup
Menu appears and choose Safe Mode from the menu.
Once the machine has been cleaned do not repeat do not connect it to
the Internet until you have a firewall in place, otherwise it will
immediately become reinfected. If you have a full time Internet
connection (cable or DSL) then unplug it until the firewall is set up.
The built-in firewall in Windows XP is just fine for this purpose.
You can turn it on by opening Control Panel - Network Connections.
Right click on the icon for your Internet connection and select
Properties. Go to the Advanced tab and click on the checkbox to
activate the built-in firewall. Click on Apply and OK as needed to
exit.
Once the firewall is in place and Sasser has cleaned the existing
virus(es) from the machine you can shut down and restart normally and
reconnect the internet
Good luck
Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
--
Microsoft MVP
On-Line Help Computer Service
http://onlinehelp.bc.ca
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