W32/Blaster-G

    Category: Viruses and Spyware
    Type: Win32 worm
    Prevalence: Several Reports

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    Aliases

    • Worm.Win32.Lovesan.f
    • W32/Blaster.worm.k
    • WORM_MSBLAST.I
    • W32.Blaster.T.Worm

    Affected Operating Systems

    Windows

    Recovery Instructions:

    Please follow the instructions for removing worms.

    You should also change your Internet Explorer settings using Tools|Internet options|General to remove any modifications made by the worm.

    Windows NT/2000/XP

    In Windows NT/2000/XP you will also need to edit the following registry entries. The removal of these entries is optional in Windows 95/98/Me. Please read the warning about editing the registry.

    At the taskbar, click Start|Run. Type 'Regedit' and press Return. The registry editor opens.

    Before you edit the registry, you should make a backup. On the 'Registry' menu, click 'Export Registry File'. In the 'Export range' panel, click 'All', then save your registry as Backup.

    Locate the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE entries:

    HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\
    Helper = <SYSTEM>\eschlp.exe /fstart
    MSUpdate = <SYSTEM>\svchosthlp.exe
    SPUpdate = <SYSTEM>\svchosthlp.exe

    and delete them if they exist.

    Close the registry editor.

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