Users who get this unexpected error message are infected with the Blaster Worm.
Some customers whose computers have been infected may not notice the presence of the worm at all, while others who are not infected may experience problems because the worm is attempting to attack their computer. Typical symptoms may include Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 systems rebooting every few minutes without user input, or Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000 systems becoming unresponsive.
Because of the way the worm works, it may be difficult to connect to the Internet to obtain the patch, definitions, or removal tool before the worm shuts down the computer. It has been reported that, for users of Windows XP, activating the Windows XP firewall may allow you to download and install the patch, obtain virus definitions, and run the removal tool. This may also work with other firewalls, although this has not been confirmed.
Step 1: Activate your connection firewall. Click here for howto.
Step 2: Download the Blaster Removal tool.
Step 3: Download the Microsoft Security Patch.
For more information about the blaster worm, please visit any of the following sites:
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