Actions for the Blaster Worm
For Windows XP
1. If your computer reboots repeatedly, please unplug your network cable from
the wall.

2. First, enable Internet Connection Firewall (ICF) in Windows XP:
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=283673
--In Control Panel, double-click "Networking and Internet Connections", and
then click "Network Connections".
--Right-click the connection on which you would like to enable ICF, and then
click "Properties".
--On the Advanced tab, click the box to select the option to "Protect my
computer or network".

3. Plug the network cable back into the wall to reconnect your computer to the
Internet

4. Download the MS03-026 security patch from Microsoft and install it on your
computer:

5.Install or update your antivirus signature software and scan your computer

6.Download and run the worm removal tool from your antivirus vendor.

Windows XP (32 bit)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=2354406c-c5b6-44ac-9532-3de40f69c074&displaylang=en

Related Knowledge Base Articles:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=826955

Related Microsoft Security Bulletins:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS03-026.asp

http://www.microsoft.com/security/incident/blast.asp