How to:
Remove the MSBlast worm from your PC
There's no need to take your infected PC to the shop. Here are steps you can take if your Windows 2000, NT 4.0, or XP computer has been hit with the MSBlast worm.
Before you start, you'll need to gather these elements:
Required attention span: 5-10 minutes
Follow these six steps...
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Step 1
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| Break your computer's connection with the Internet. If you're on a dial-up connection, DSL, or a cable modem, turn off the modem. |
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Step 2
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| Hold down Ctrl and Alt at the same time and press Delete with your other hand. Click Task Manager, then the Processes Tab. |
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Step 3
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| Click the Image Name column to organize the items alphabetically. Look for MSBlast. Mouse down to highlight it, then click End Process. Close the Task Manager. |
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Step 4
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| From Windows Explorer, search for the file MSBlast.exe on the C: drive. Delete any copies of MSBlast.exe that you find. |
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Step 5
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| Reboot your computer and reconnect to the Internet by turning on your modem again. |
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Step 6
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| Download the RPC Interface Buffer Overrun Security Vulnerability Patch patch from www.windowsupdate.com. If that site is unavailable, get the file from an another site, such as Download.com. |
