Virus Patch

[Traveler]

Ok,I am no computer genuis but,I think I should load this patch.I have one question though.I use Windows XP,and at the site it has a 32-bit or a 64-bit.which one is the proper size.Any help will be appreciated.

Thanks,
Traveler

 

[MikeS]

Blaster worm patch

Traveler,

Yes, you REALLY need to have that patch! But no, you don't need to know the answer to that specific question. I've just waded through that myself and here's what I found...

1. Make absolutely certain that you are totally current with the critical updates for Windows. Go to Windows Update and let it analyze your system and it will tell you what you need to become 100% current. BE SURE YOU STAY CURRENT! Not just now, but ALWAYS!

2. To look for that patch (which will automatically be downloaded by Windows Update), bring up Control Panel and select Add or Remove Programs. Then look for a line which says...

Windows XP Hotfix - KB823980

That's the patch for the Blaster worm. If you've got it, you're safe. If not, run Windows Update again.

Let me know if you have trouble with this. You shouldn't but you never know.

Mike

 

[Traveler]

Thanks,Mike went and checked and got that update now feel alittle better.Again thanks for the help

 

[UnclStevel]

32 bit to answer your first question, and XP had a built in firewall that should keep your system from being infected.

Steve