So, what if you've tried this, and you've deleted the WUTemp directory, and you've ensured that your Microsoft Root Authority certificate is in place, etc., and you still get "Error 0x80070643"? (I'm...

Nicholas, Just wanted to say thanks. You definately helped me. I am John's twin (first computer problem). Your instructions were very clear and helpful. Thanks again!!

Sorry Dennis; My last post was a mistake. Windows 98 does not need this patch. However you should still download and install ALL Critical Updates. -- Jupiter Jones An easier way to read newsgroup...

Run a search for msblast.exe not msblaster. Spuds

Julianna; You have 32 bit Windows XP. Right click My Computer, click Properties. If you have a 64 bit computer, it will say 64 bit on that page. Also 64 bit is available for Windows XP Pro not...

I've been trying to get rid of this virus since 7pm yesterday but everytime I would try to run the fixtool from Norton anti virus it would say the program has encountered an error and needs to close....

Serg; Run an updated virus scan. Or Scan for Viruses online: http://security.symantec.com/ssc/home.asp?j=1&langid=ie&venid=sym&plfid=23&pkj=IRLFIZTYMWPAZTJWUFJ Run Disk Cleanup checking all boxes...

Rebecca; Right click Desktop, click Properties. Click Settings tab, click Advanced button. Set DPI to 96dpi Or press Tab key. -- Jupiter Jones An easier way to read newsgroup...

You can actually do this from home if it's done before the 16th. What this worm does is muck around with the RPC, and the default setting for an RPC error is shut down or reboot. You can change this...

DISCONNECT the subject computer from any network IMMEDIATELY. If you can not enable the firewall, what exactly happens? Who is your ISP? Install or enable a firewall...

Rich Gibbs <rgibbs@his.com> wrote: And the successor in interest CAN NOT unilaterally decide to void those contracts or change the rules. Tsu -- To doubt everything or to believe everything

Try #10 and #9 , if those fail; try the others. ****Sections changed 6 August 2003**** POST BACK WITH THE EXACT INFORMATION FROM STEP 18 if all else fails. 1. Reboot computer then try updates one...

Janet; Right click the Desktop, click Properties. Click Settings tab, click Advanced button. Set DPI to 96dpi Or press Tab key. -- Jupiter Jones An easier way to read newsgroup...

Dean; You most likely have a worm W32.Blaster.Worm DISCONNECT the subject computer from any network IMMEDIATELY. Install or enable a firewall...

Randy; Start the Administrative Tools utility in Control Panel. Double-click Services. Right-click Cryptographic Services, and then click Properties. Click Automatic for Startup type, and then click...

If you know someone that does not have the infection, ask them to download the patch(32bit)on a floppy and borrow it.

Amy; What operating system? Rename catroot2 this way: Reboot, login to an Administrator account. Double click My Computer. Double click C drive. Double click Windows file. Double click System32...

Christi; The patch is NOT the fix and is not intended to be. The patch is the prevention. You ALSO need to fix the problem. You most likely have a worm W32.Blaster.Worm DISCONNECT the subject...

After latest updates available August 12 were applied (Windows 2000 Pro, Visual Studio.Net sp2) - my task manager disappears shortly after opening. I can't keep it open, it closes automatically. Any...

windows\system32 and delete msblaster.exe. The patch has to be installed first or it wont work.